Hattiesburg Local News – Monday, April 20th, 2026

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Monday, April 20th, 2026

Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Pinebelt Blueways is hosting Earth Week with outdoor events starting today and continuing through April 23 to help locals connect with nature, featuring a backyard solutions workshop at Community Arts Center, a group paddle and cleanup at Bouie Lakes, and events at T-Bones and Southern Prohibition. WDAM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ MDOT marks National Work Zone Awareness Week from today through Friday as crews work on Highway 98 and a 14-mile I-59 repaving project in the Pine Belt. Drivers are urged to slow down, follow posted signs, and avoid doubled speeding fines. WDAM

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Jones College Women’s Basketball team was featured on HGTV's Home Town as the community visited A.B. Howard Gymnasium to explore their new locker room — complete with a couch, kitchen and sauna. Coach Trista Whitman said the event marked a milestone honoring the program's legacy and inspiring its future. WDAM
➤ Camden Clark made his first start for Southern Miss against Texas State yesterday — coach Christian Ostrander said his performance showed promise for the upcoming season. Hattiesburg American

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