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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ North Forrest firefighters extinguished a New Year's Day fire in the Glendale Community, ensuring no injuries to the occupants. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jon Badger and Heather Jones-Badger were arrested in Hattiesburg for a domestic dispute that escalated to violence. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Arctic express cold snap predicted to hit the southern U.S., including Mississippi, in the first full week of January, could bring record-low temperatures since 2011, with significant drops and potential sleet and snow for parts of the state. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The National Weather Service reported 27 tornadoes in Mississippi on Dec. 28, causing two fatalities, injuries, and widespread power outages, with damage across 23 counties. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi politicians debate the inclusion of a work requirement in a potential Medicaid expansion plan, with mixed opinions on its feasibility and effectiveness. Mississippi Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two emergency blood drives in Mississippi were closed early to redirect staff to support donation efforts in New Orleans following a terrorist attack. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Will Hall has been hired as the pass game coordinator for Tulane, returning to the team where he previously served as offensive coordinator before his tenure as Southern Miss head coach. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Trinity Rowe from USM has been honored as the Sun Belt Player of the Week. WDAM
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