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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center announced that it will move to a new space on U.S. 98 in Hattiesburg in May—expanding its services to include three forensic interview rooms, three family advocacy waiting rooms, and four dedicated mental health rooms. The center, which has served seven counties for 10 years, will hold its official ribbon cutting on October 10. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Military chaplains and civilian pastors held the third annual Resurrection Service on Thursday at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center's historic White House lawn — the event featured early Easter messages and music by the Mississippi National Guard’s 41st Army Band — and it was open to the public. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi's State Board of Education voted to end the U.S. history test as a graduation requirement while students still must pass the history course; the change will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year — a move meant to ease test pressure. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MHSAA released the schedule for the Mississippi high school baseball playoffs, showing that classes 1A-4A games began April 16 with three-game series and that the championship round will be held at Trustmark Park in Pearl — while classes 5A-7A are set to begin next week. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The University of Southern Mississippi hit five home runs in an 8-1 win over Georgia State at Pete Taylor Park Thursday—pitcher JB Middleton allowed one run and struck out 12 in eight innings. The teams will meet again today at 6 p.m. to continue the series. WDAM
- ➤ MHSAA released its high school softball playoff brackets and schedules for the 2025 state tournament for classes 1A-4A, with rounds running from April 16 to April 21 and the championship round set at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg — games for classes 5A-7A will begin next week. Hattiesburg American
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Easter Sunday Groove with The Jay Morris Group
6:30-11 p.m. — Nostalgia Lounge & Bar — Refunds up to 21 days before event — Get ready for a Southern Soul celebration where the Aunties and Uncs groove together on Easter Sunday.
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Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. USM Golden Eagles Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Pete Taylor Park — Tickets start at $1 — Enjoy a night of college baseball featuring local teams with guaranteed low prices.
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
6-7:45 p.m. — USM Softball Complex, Hattiesburg, MS — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Southern Miss Golden Eagles take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in an exciting college softball matchup.
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Henry Cho Stand-Up Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Henry Cho, known for his appearances on top late-night shows.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Softball
12-4 p.m. — USM Softball Complex — Ticket sales final — Catch the action as the Golden Eagles take on the Mountaineers in a thrilling softball showdown.
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Pancakes with Pastors
3:00-4:30 AM — The Claiborne at Hattiesburg Assisted Living — RSVP required — Enjoy flapjacks and fellowship to honor local clergy serving the community.
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Madea Seed Mother’s Day Brunch
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — RICHBURG COMMUNITY CENTER — Special gift for moms — Celebrate amazing mothers with brunch and a chance to win a $250 gift!
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38th Anniversary of the Mothers' Day Blues Festival
2-10 p.m. — Forrest County Multipurpose Center — $47-$75 — Celebrate Mother's Day with live blues music at the festival in Hattiesburg.
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