Sunday, February 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Oak Grove High School student, Neal Bryan, organized a video gaming tournament to fund and distribute over 100 hygiene bags to international students at the University of Southern Mississippi. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg offers a variety of Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, a pub crawl, a Brazilian-style Carnaval, tennis mixer, scholarship ball, and places to find king cakes, embodying the festive spirit of the season. Hattiesburg American
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen Pine Belt-area counties across Mississippi are under a tornado watch until 4 a.m. Sunday, issued by two National Weather Service offices. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Southern Mississippi secured a 7-6 victory over Lafayette College in a 10-inning baseball game, prevailing in the initial match of a doubleheader. WDAM
- ➤ Preparations are in progress for the upcoming Hattiesburg Half Marathon/10K/5K set for April, highlighting community engagement and fitness. WDAM
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. USM Golden Eagles Baseball Game
Watch the USM Golden Eagles take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in an exciting baseball game at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Mark Mann Live Performance
Mark Mann will perform live at Hub City Beers & Fine Cigars in Hattiesburg.
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13th Annual Pine Belt Women's Expo
The Pine Belt Women's Expo will feature various activities and booths aimed at empowering women and fostering community connections.
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Baseball Match: UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. USM Golden Eagles
The USM Golden Eagles will host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks for a baseball game at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Southern Miss Softball Golden Eagle Classic - Day 3
The Southern Miss Softball Golden Eagle Classic - Day 3 features exciting live softball action at the Southern Miss Softball Complex.
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Whose Live Anyway - Live Comedy Show
A live comedy performance featuring the cast from the TV show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater.
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Old Dominion Monarchs at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Baseball
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles face off against the Old Dominion Monarchs in an exciting college baseball matchup at Pete Taylor Park.
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Old Dominion Monarchs - Live at Pete Taylor Park
Experience the Southern Miss Golden Eagles taking on the Old Dominion Monarchs in a thrilling live event at Pete Taylor Park.
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