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Hattiesburg
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Pine Electric employees showed community spirit on Friday by picking up trash along roadways during their Cooperative Day of Service in Taylorsville, Brandon, New Hebron & Newton to give back to local neighborhoods. WDAM
- ➤ Community members are invited to join a reading of King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' today at 3 p.m. at 215 Mobile St. The event celebrates MLK Day and encourages discussion about justice + equality. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 400 JROTC cadets from 19 high schools competed at Southern Miss on Friday in a state drill team championship that served as a qualifier for a national competition in May at Daytona Beach — trophies were awarded after weeks of practice. WDAM
- ➤ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and USM are hosting the 20th annual MLK Ecumenical and Scholarship Prayer Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 a.m. at the Thad Cochran Center; the event will include music + scholarship presentations for local high school seniors with Vandarel Jones giving the keynote address. WDAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ HGTV data shows that Mississippi homeowners favor farmhouse design (a blend of vintage charm and modern comfort). The study finds the trend appears in both new builds and older renovations across the state. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Southern Living named Fairley's Wings & More in Hattiesburg a top pick among Southern favorites, giving it a 'worth the trip' mark for its innovative Cajun Ranch and bold wing flavors that keep locals returning. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chip Bilderback of Columbia High was named WDAM 7 High School Football Coach of the Year for his leadership during a season marked by impressive wins—this honor reflects his positive impact on the team and local sports community. WDAM
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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