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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Five students at Hancock Middle School stepped up last week when their bus driver, Leah Taylor, passed out while driving— one student grabbed the wheel, another hit the brake, and a third called 911 to ensure everyone’s safety; Taylor later said she feels much better. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi will remove 44 more ingredients from its food brands by December 2027, raising its banned list from 13 to 57 as part of its commitment to healthier products. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 28, Mississippi experienced severe weather as the National Weather Service warned of large hail, high winds, and strong tornadoes—plus heavy rainfall that raised flash flooding concerns. Many areas were urged to remain cautious amid the storm threats. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rufus, a 5-year-old treeing Feist from Hattiesburg, won the UKC Feist Squirrel Hunt World Championship last month in Tell City by using a rare air-nosing technique, his owner Keith Mitchell said after competing against 42 dogs. WDAM
- ➤ Today's NCAA baseball tournament projections list Southern Miss as a 10 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional, with brackets set by season records plus upcoming game results that may alter final selections. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Mississippi State and Ole Miss will face off in the Governor’s Cup at 6 p.m. today at Trustmark Park in Pearl; the top-20 ranked teams aim for a late-season boost as Mississippi State strives for a first 4-0 result and Ole Miss seeks to rebound from a recent loss. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Four Pine Belt players earned the MHSAA 'Mr. Baseball' honor for their strong performance on the field, and the awards were announced 2 hours ago + highlighting the local talent. WDAM
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