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Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg Zoo now houses four rescued spider monkeys permanently after they were seized at the border in lunch boxes during an illegal pet trade bust; the two girls and two boys, aged one to two, are adjusting well to their new home and visitors are asked not to touch them. SM2 Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A British telephone box from 1990 was restored and now stands outside the International Center as a reminder of USM’s study abroad program (which first brought a taste of England to campus). Officials say the restored box symbolizes opportunities to explore new cultures. SM2 Media
- ➤ On March 7, the Oseola McCarty House opened as a museum in the Sixth Street Museum District to celebrate the philanthropist's legacy with interactive exhibits, murals and a washing station for kids, and it accepts visits by appointment on Wed-Fri and Sat. SM2 Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the State Senate amended House Bill 1395 to boost teachers' pay by $6,000 over three years, with higher raises planned for special education and assistant teachers. The measure returns to the House for review. WLBT
- ➤ Senate lawmakers approved a $6,000 teacher pay raise on Wednesday, spreading the increase over three years with an additional $1,000 each year for special education teachers, while the House proposed a $5,000 raise. Senate chair Dennis DeBar (R-Leakesville) said the vote marked a strong step forward for educators. Mississippi Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The wildfire in Perry County that burned 3,525 acres is fully contained due to recent rain showers that stopped its spread into Camp Shelby + firefighters are now patrolling the area for potential hazards. WDAM
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Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - The Hard Road Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $43.30- $74.25 — Experience the dynamic sound of blues with Kingfish's innovative musical journey.
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