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Hattiesburg
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, community organizations including The Salvation Army and Ephesus SDA Church are collaborating to provide hot meals, shelter, and other necessities to assist residents in coping with the cold weather. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ I-59 southbound traffic is reduced to one lane due to a crash involving heavy debris and an overturned vehicle near Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man accused of capital murder entered a plea of not guilty in a Hattiesburg courtroom. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new mural entitled 'Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in Palmers Crossing' was unveiled in Hattiesburg, celebrating the historical summer with portraits of Robert Moses and Vernon Dahmer. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William Carey University dedicated new housing for medical students, named Fordham Place, in honor of the late Gary Fordham, a longtime trustee and influential figure in the university's expansion and recovery efforts. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg's City Council approved a plan to require businesses to fund sidewalk improvements, enhancing walkability and connectivity for all modes of transportation. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi's House of Representatives progresses a bill requiring midwives to be licensed, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the state. 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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Troy Trojans vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Softball Game
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will face off against the Troy Trojans in a college softball game at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg, MS.
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