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Hattiesburg
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The owner of Chateau Quality Senior Care in Laurel assessed heavy damage after Friday's tornado that tore off much of the facility's roof and left four employees unharmed — she said she counts her blessings — and intends to rebuild soon. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi House speaker Jason White introduced the Mississippi Education Freedom Act to expand school choice by offering Magnolia Student Accounts for private school tuition beginning in the 2027-28 school year and allowing charter schools to open across districts. The bill could provide 12,500 to 20,000 scholarships over its phases. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Covington County Hospital and four other local hospitals will use a new Epic electronic health records system on Jan. 31 after staff finish training. The system will help providers access complete patient history to make better care decisions. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Iron Golf offers indoor golf simulation with lessons, club fittings, and over 200 courses for both practice and play this winter. The venue features weekday happy hour specials and indoor golf leagues that begin Feb. 9 at its local Hattiesburg facility. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Oak Grove defensive lineman Deven Robertson committed to Oklahoma football on Jan. 10 at the Navy All-American Bowl. The three-star prospect — ranked No. 14 in Mississippi — helped his team post 82 tackles, three sacks, and 12 tackles for loss during a 9-4 season. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Jackson Academy’s Carson Caraway was named Mississippi’s Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year for the 2025 season on Jan. 9. The 6 ft 2 junior led her team to the MAIS 4A Division I state championship match and joins three previous award winners from the school since 2020. 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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