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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi skygazers will see 13 full moons in 2026, starting with today's bright Wolf Moon (a supermoon peaking at 4:02 a.m.) and including lunar eclipses and blue moons later in the year. The schedule details local moonrise, peak, and set times to help plan moonwatching nights. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Child care providers across Mississippi face financial uncertainty as federal payments remain frozen pending proof of legitimate spending. Delois Suel of the Child Care Directors Network Alliance said providers are awaiting official guidance — hoping state lawmakers step in soon to support families in need. WLBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mark Horne from South Central Regional Medical Center explains that heartburn usually follows a large meal and worsens when lying down (marked by a burning throat sensation), while lasting chest heaviness, shortness of breath, and jaw pain may signal a heart attack and need immediate care. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding led his team to a Sugar Bowl win on Jan. 2 before preparing for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami on Jan. 8 (6:30 p.m. CT), amid uncertainty as several assistants plan to join LSU. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Fans can buy College Football Playoff semifinal tickets — the Peach Bowl will see Indiana face Oregon on Friday, Jan. 9 and the Fiesta Bowl will have Ole Miss play Miami on Thursday, Jan. 8. Tickets start at $173 for the Peach Bowl and $162 for the Fiesta Bowl. Hattiesburg American
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Hattiesburg Renaissance Festival
12:00 – 11:30 p.m. — SwitchYard — $15 – $20 — Experience the magic of medieval celebration with crafts, music, and festivities in the heart of Hattiesburg.
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Vision Board Party: Vision and Vibes Social
12-3 a.m. — 101 Shadow Lake Dr, Hattiesburg, MS — Included with ticket — Connect with like-minded individuals while creating vision boards and enjoying poetry vibes and food.
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