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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State University added new degree programs when the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved several bachelor's and master's options at a board meeting on May 15. The new programs include a Construction Technology and Weather and Environmental Science bachelor's degree that offer unique skills, a Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, and master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Construction Management — options not available at other Mississippi institutions. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal courts ordered Mississippi to create three new Black-majority legislative districts, which will force special elections in 14 legislative districts later this year. The decision follows a long history of redistricting that reduced Black voting power—bringing representation closer to the state’s demographics. Mississippi Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Southern restaurants in Hattiesburg using Yelp data from May 2, which includes only eateries with at least twenty reviews in a ten kilometer radius. The list shows local dining spots that blend Spanish, Acadian, African, French and Native American influences — giving residents a guide to authentic Southern comfort food. WJTV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The East Union Urchins won the MHSAA 2A softball state championship in Hattiesburg on May 16 — beating the Pisgah Dragons — in the title game. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The Stringer Red Devils won game 2 of the MHSAA 1A softball state championship series against the Myrtle Hawks on May 16 in Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Presbyterian Christian's Bobcats won their first MAIS 6A baseball title over Hartfield Academy on May 17 with a strong performance — the team celebrated their win with game highlights. Hattiesburg American
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Haunted Tavern Experience
6-7:30 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — An immersive cocktail evening featuring ghostly tales and handcrafted drinks in one of Hattiesburg's most haunted venues.
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Cade Ortego Live in Hattiesburg
8-10 p.m. — Brewsky's — $13.10 — Catch the lively performance by Cade Ortego and The Mood Swings for a night of great music.
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Yonder – Featuring Works by Ricardo Moody
12-2 p.m. — Prospect On Main — Free entry — Enjoy a FestivalTalk with featured artist Ricardo Moody and an exclusive viewing of his commemorative artwork.
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Dog Days Run Walk
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Kamper Park — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly run or walk with your furry friends while supporting Hub City Service Dogs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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