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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Parade of Champions is set to roll through Hattiesburg today, featuring local floats and live performances that highlight community talent — organizers say the event will offer a fresh way to celebrate local champions. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Cooley, owner of Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center, is launching a read-along YouTube channel so parents can help their children improve literacy. The first video airs Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, with further videos scheduled for the first and third Mondays each month. WLBT
- ➤ Lamar County awarded scholarships to four high school seniors (officials confirmed the selections) on Monday, May 4, recognizing their academic achievements. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is peaking tonight and tomorrow, May 5-6, with optimal views expected between midnight and sunrise in clear skies; viewers may spot fast meteors from Aquarius but the nearly full moon might lessen the number they see. The event began on April 19 and runs until May 28. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The National Weather Service warns that severe storms with damaging winds, large hail + a slight chance of tornadoes will impact parts of Mississippi Wednesday, while Hattiesburg faces a lower threat of isolated severe weather. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Week 12 of the college baseball season, NCAA bracket projections show bubble teams such as Virginia Tech and Kentucky fighting for spots while host bids remain unsettled between Ole Miss, Nebraska, and USC. In the Hattiesburg Regional, Southern Miss features among teams preparing for the May 25 selection. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Southern Miss held at No. 12 in the D1Baseball rankings after a strong performance — sweeping Louisiana Monroe in a three game series, while Mississippi State and Ole Miss dropped to No. 11 and No. 20 after recent losses. All three teams face more series as the season winds down. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Southeastern Baptist College in Laurel (with fewer than 100 students) has beaten a Division I opponent three years in a row and overcame a five-run deficit in its recent win. The Chargers continue showing their talent in the NCAC South Regional Championship. Hattiesburg American
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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