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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Central Regional Medical Center hosted a community health fair in Laurel, offering free health screenings such as blood pressure and depression tests with nursing students from Jones College & William Carey assisting residents who may not otherwise visit a doctor. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Hattiesburg averaged $3.72 per gallon on April 10 as global supply disruptions from the Iran war pushed rates higher across the state (experts expect a gradual decline if market conditions improve). Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical professionals and Carter Bourque’s grieving family gathered at Forrest General Hospital on Friday, April 10 for a Mississippi Organ Recovery Association flag raising to honor the organ donor — a reminder of how one donor can save multiple lives. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss won an 8-1 victory over Louisiana (opening its Sun Belt Series) Friday evening at Louisiana. The win boosts the team as they kick off the season on the road. WDAM
- ➤ Kyle Cefalo is reuniting with Blake Anderson for an upcoming broadcast — a fresh pairing set to boost local sports coverage. More details on when and where the show will air are expected soon. WDAM
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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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