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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Hattiesburg/Forrest County Coalition of Faith retraced the route Martin Luther King Jr. took in 1968 — commemorating his civil rights legacy. The event took place downtown today as local families and leaders stepped along a historic path. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State legislators are debating education reforms as Senate leaders back a $2,000 teacher pay raise and limited school choice while House lawmakers propose a larger bill that would allow public funds for private schooling. Negotiations are expected to continue over the coming weeks. Mississippi Today
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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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