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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Pines offers a Dog's Day Out program allowing individuals to spend a day with a dog to enhance their wellbeing and increase the dog's chance for adoption. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lamar County grand jury did not indict Andrew Cook on charges related to a fatal 2023 pedestrian collision due to insufficient evidence. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oseola McCarty, a black philanthropist from Mississippi, donated over $150,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi in 1995 to fund education for Black students, demonstrating profound generosity through a life of modest means. Mississippi Today
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USM baseball team will pay tribute to the military by donning 'Camp Shelby All-Star' replica jerseys. WDAM
- ➤ Due to expected inclement weather, the University of Southern Mississippi adjusted the schedule of their baseball and softball games, moving baseball's start time up two hours on Saturday and rescheduling softball to Sunday. WDAM
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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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USM Dance Gala Concert
The Dance Gala Concert features performances by talented dancers from the USM Dance Program, including works by guest artists and faculty.
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Hudson Westbrook Live at Ole 60
Hudson Westbrook will perform live at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose venue in Hattiesburg.
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. South Alabama Jaguars Baseball Game
Watch the Southern Miss Golden Eagles take on the South Alabama Jaguars in an exciting collegiate baseball game at Pete Taylor Park, with a portion of proceeds supporting various causes.
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Hattiesburg 10K Run
7 AM — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Registration fees apply — Experience the scenic streets of Hattiesburg while supporting local charities in this vibrant 10K race.
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Louisiana Monroe Warhawks vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Softball
12-4 p.m. — Southern Miss Softball Stadium — Cost info not provided — Experience the excitement of collegiate softball with the Warhawks taking on the Golden Eagles.
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