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Hattiesburg
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ From February to April, Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc. offers free tax preparation for those earning under $69,000. Services are provided at the Purvis center (204 Pecan St.) Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the Columbia center on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Brooklyn resident’s home suffered damage when a tree fell inside Monday, leaving her kitchen exposed to cold weather; emergency crews helped cut away the tree while Boyte (disabled and uninsured) awaits further local aid as temperatures drop this weekend. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William Carey University’s College of Health Sciences hosted its annual career fair, connecting health science students with 29 organizations (from Mississippi and neighboring states). The event gave aspiring nurses, physical therapists and administrators a chance to explore career opportunities on campus. WDAM
- ➤ Petal High teachers Matthew Godshaw and Sara Drue Zimmer earned the 2026 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants at a Friday luncheon (in downtown Gulfport) for projects that boost student learning through forensic studies and air quality monitoring. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart Catholic High School has hired Drew Dewease as its new head football coach after Ed Smith's retirement (he has been part of the program since 2013 and coached baseball and basketball), and he will now lead the Crusaders on the field. 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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Mustache The Band Live
8 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets start at $27 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Mustache The Band.
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