Hattiesburg Local News – Saturday, April 25th, 2026

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Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ A new documentary on Vietnam War veterans profiles local Purple Heart recipient Michael Gilpin, a retired National Guard colonel who piloted helicopters, and nine other veterans as they returned to Vietnam last November; the film will be released next spring. WLBT

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Eleven Hattiesburg High choral arts students signed agreements Friday to attend local colleges in the Pine Belt. The program grew from 23 to over 130 members in three years as students chose schools such as William Carey University and Pearl River Community College — a testament to its expanding impact on education. WDAM

FINANCE NEWS

➤ Some Mississippi Capital One 360 Savings account holders will receive automatic payments from a $425 million settlement approved by a federal judge—payments will start around July 21 and be based on interest rate differences. Hattiesburg American

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The USDA is offering low-interest loans to support farmers in drought-affected areas — applications are due by Dec. 10 at local farm service agencies. Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said the relief will help cover essential expenses and farming needs. WLBT

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