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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A United Way chapter is holding an active shooter informational event in the community to help residents prepare and learn safety tips, while community member Khloe said she had never met speaker Aubreigh but finds the message unforgettable. WDAM
- ➤ USM student Madison Maddox launched her fourth annual Panty Drop drive this week in Hattiesburg—she is collecting new, unused women's underwear to donate to local groups including Fieldhouse for the Homeless, Boots on the Ground by Project G.A.P., and Our 3 Memorial Foundation. WDAM
- ➤ Today, the Salvation Army of Hattiesburg offers warm shelter with hot meals, drinks, and hygiene items to those in need — residents can visit at 5670 U.S. 49 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. WDAM
- ➤ Scotty Davis from Kim's No Bull in Laurel urges drivers to warm up their vehicles before driving to reduce oil condensation and ensure smoother operation, as Mississippi Highway Patrol warns that icy windshields can lead to distracted driving. He also advises checking antifreeze, batteries, wiper blades and tires. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 128,000 homes and businesses remain without power after Winter Storm Fern brought subfreezing temperatures and icy roads across north Mississippi. Emergency crews and the National Guard are working to restore electricity while locals use generators and blankets to keep warm (as seen in Corinth). Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Laurel High graduate Charles Cross (jersey number 67) will play in Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks this season. The five-star recruit continues to support his hometown by giving a ten-thousand dollar scholarship to seniors and coaching at football camps. WDAM
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Molten Mohawk Niner and 4 Miler
7:30-9:45 a.m. — Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm — Cost varies — Challenge your endurance with a scenic run through Hattiesburg's beautiful landscape.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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