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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fieldhouse for the Homeless has launched an outreach program to provide warm shelter and essential services amid cold temperatures in Forrest County (as detailed by local organizers). WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A traveling exhibit on the American Revolution (The American Revolution Experience) is coming soon to the Pine Belt. Hattie Phalen and Brittany Tibbett joined Karrie Leggett-Brown from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to preview it today. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Political activist Angela Davis will speak tomorrow at Tougaloo College’s Woolworth Chapel as part of the Voices for a Just World Lecture series. The free event begins at 4 p.m. and remains unaffected by the winter storm, with a moderated discussion on freedom struggles (inspired by her book). Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and businesses in Lumberton and Petal faced water issues Monday after broken pipes along (U.S. 11) disrupted service, and crews are working to repair the lines with some customers still affected. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local nurse practitioner explains how cold weather can affect the body, noting that low temperatures can slow circulation and increase risks like frostbite (a reminder to dress warmly). Residents are urged to monitor symptoms and take extra precautions during the current drop in temperature. WDAM
- ➤ Spire Energy advises Hattiesburg residents to ensure natural gas appliances have proper ventilation and clear outdoor vents during cold weather; the company recommends keeping generators outside (at least 20 feet from structures) and leaving immediately if a gas smell is detected. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi alumni are making an impact as Super Bowl 60 approaches. Charles Cross (a Mississippi State alumnus) starts for the Seahawks while Ben Brown plays for the Patriots; the game will be on Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Santa Clara. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ USM baseball announced that a returning veteran will take on a bigger role in the 2026 season + his leadership is expected to boost team performance in Hattiesburg. WDAM
- ➤ WDAM 7 announced that Columbia High running back/linebacker Tra Lewis was named 2025 Player of the Year (a recognition of his on-field achievements), highlighting his standout performance this season. WDAM
- ➤ Mississippi’s high school soccer seasons were rescheduled following a winter storm, moving the season end from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5 and the championships to Feb. 20-21. The new dates affect classes 1A-7A with games set to take place in Ridgeland and Germantown. Hattiesburg American
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~ Paulo Coelho
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