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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Fire Training Academy is preparing for 2025 by welcoming new recruits in March and continuing rigorous training to maintain a fully staffed and skilled fire department. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fat Boy's Pizza has permanently closed its only Mississippi outlet in Hattiesburg but maintains its other locations in Louisiana and Texas. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg City Council unanimously adopts the 'Right Down Broadway' Master Plan aimed at revitalizing the Broadway Drive corridor with housing, dining, and shopping options. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross is incentivizing blood donations by offering donors a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIX, aiming to prevent a dip in national blood supplies during National Blood Donor Month. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss football strengthens its coaching roster by hiring Aaron Dobson and Telly Lockette from Marshall, joining head coach Charles Huff. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Southern Miss football boosts its coaching staff with Dominique Bowman and Johnathan Galante, both of whom have previously collaborated with head coach Charles Huff. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Joye Lee-McNelis, the Southern Miss women's basketball coach, continues to contribute to her team's success while recovering from her fourth lung cancer battle in seven years. Hattiesburg American
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NA Meetings in Hattiesburg
Weekly meetings to provide support and resources for individuals dealing with drug addiction.
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Friday Night Aetherdrift Prerelease Tournament at Top Tier Board Games
Participate in a sealed format tournament featuring the new Aetherdrift Magic set with opportunities for prizes including boosters and a bundle.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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