Hattiesburg Local News – Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Monday, January 19th, 2026

Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Earlier this week the House passed the Education Freedom Act, a 446 page plan to use state funds for private school enrollment with a 61 to 59 vote. Senator Joey Fillingane warned that its provisions and details may slow Senate action as lawmakers consider streamlining transfers + expanding homeschool participation. WDAM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader. Mail, banks, and some delivery services are closed or operating on modified schedules while residents participate in community service projects to remember his legacy. Hattiesburg American

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Saturday, Jan. 17, Ole Miss (Rebels) defeated Mississippi State (Bulldogs) 68-67 at Humphrey Coliseum when freshman Patton Pinkins sealed the win with a buzzer-beating jumper. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
➤ Pine Belt colleges competed at the UCA Nationals in Orlando, where William Carey finished second in Open Small Coed Game Day, Pearl River won the Open All Girl Game Day — Jones College clinched the Open Coed title. Southern Miss takes the mat Sunday at 5:54 p.m. ET. WDAM

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HATTIESBURG REAL ESTATE

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HATTIESBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

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