Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
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🏘️ Community
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.
📰 Economy
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).
🏥 Health
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
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.
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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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