Hattiesburg Local News – Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Daily Hattiesburg

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Harvey Lee Roberts, 87, who was reported missing on April 12, was found early Friday morning in Jones County after a nearby resident heard cries for help near 430 Currie Road; deputies carried him out of thick brush and brought him to South Central Medical Center. WDAM

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ A new $3.4 million general aviation terminal opened one month ago at Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport, offering a reception area and pilot lounge — the facility is leased to Avflight for fuel, hangar space and maintenance with key funding from an FAA grant. WDAM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Travelers should know Mississippi permits only medical marijuana with a valid card, and carrying recreational weed from another state may result in fines or jail time. Visitors are advised to follow the state’s medical cannabis rules to avoid legal penalties. Hattiesburg American

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Friday night at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field, Southern Miss snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Texas State. The team hit 11 times, including homers from Higdon, Seth Smith, Russo, and Drey Barrett – key plays that lifted the Golden Eagles. WDAM

HATTIESBURG EVENTS

EVENTS

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HATTIESBURG REAL ESTATE

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HATTIESBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

~ Theodore Roosevelt

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