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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DISH removed WDAM 7 nearly two weeks ago after failing to secure a fair deal, which leaves some subscribers without access to popular programs like American Idol & Law & Order: SVU. Local viewers can help bring the station back to the DISH lineup by calling 877-2-KEEPUS. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi universities will launch new college completion programs following the end of the Complete 2 Compete initiative in 2025. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board approved the change in January to help adults earn a bachelor’s degree by designing tailored requirements and recruiting eligible students. Mississippi Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi taxpayers charged IRS late fees during COVID may be owed refunds if they check their tax transcript and file IRS Form 843 before July 10, 2026 - the claim covers fees incurred from Jan. 20, 2020 - July 10, 2023. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two medical cannabis bills passed the Legislature and are headed to the governor’s desk — one removes the concentrate cap and extends card validity for patients while the other lets doctors petition for new patient access. WDAM
- ➤ Lamar County Fire Services is holding Overland Search and Rescue training at the Lamar County Training Center today at 6 p.m. with sessions on March 26 at 6 p.m. and March 28 at 9 a.m., where trained firefighters from several counties will lead a woodland tracking exercise. WDAM
- ➤ Lampton residents have signed a petition demanding answers to rising water bills and failing sewer systems. The Water Association said it is fixing meter issues + installing 23 new pumps and tanks as repairs continue. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Dan Edney, Mississippi state health officer since 2022 with over 30 years practicing in Vicksburg, is a top contender to lead the CDC; if confirmed, the state will soon look for a new officer to address high infant and maternal mortality. WLBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale defensive back Dre Otey committed to Mississippi State football on March 23 and reclassified to the class of 2026 to begin classes this fall; he chose the Bulldogs over other top schools after a second visit to Starkville. Hattiesburg American
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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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Downtown Crawfish Jam 2026
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walthall Park — $40-$50 — Enjoy live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish at this family-friendly festival.
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