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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg Hundred celebrated sworn officers at its annual awards banquet by recognizing their service during a ceremony attended by local community leaders. The event highlighted law enforcement dedication and deepened community bonds. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg Hundred held its 12th annual awards banquet Tuesday night to honor one sworn officer from each local agency & affirmed its support fund through the Pinebelt Foundation for officers and families facing hardship. WDAM
- ➤ Retired Air Force veteran Mark Jordan volunteers as a veteran assistance coordinator for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and hosted the 5th annual VetFest on May 16 at Town Square Park while previously being named the city's Veteran of the Year. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ C Spire launched The One Plan today to combine its fiber and wireless services into one bill for $99 a month with a 5-year price lock. The unified service is available to both new and existing customers to help support fast internet access for work, school and local growth. WLBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Civil rights icon Brenda Travis, jailed at 15 for sitting at an all-white lunch counter in McComb and leading youth activism with the NAACP, died on Sunday at 81. Her work helped inspire local Freedom Schools and left a lasting mark on community history. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Archaeologists unearthed a rare cast iron casket from Asylum Hill Cemetery on the UMMC campus that dates back to the late 1800s. The six-member team discovered it in March & the find may help guide ethical research as they study the site. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Mississippi have edged near $4 for unleaded and $5 for diesel ahead of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, raising costs for drivers. AAA (reporting $3.99 for regular unleaded) noted that higher fuel expenses could impact travel budgets. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Hattiesburg are reviewing guidelines for leaving kids home alone during summer break since Mississippi law does not set a legal age. Experts recommend waiting until age 12 and ensuring children know to call 911—advice aimed at preventing neglect and promoting safety. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Students at Longleaf Elementary spent nine weeks building mini-models of landmarks (city hall, Turtle Creek Mall, Serengeti Springs) to learn about Hattiesburg history. The creative project helped them explore local heritage in a hands-on way. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's City Council meeting, 67 high school students in the 2025-2026 Mayor's Youth Council were honored for their work as youth ambassadors (learning how local government works). Applications for next year's program will open this summer. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss baseball earned six All-Sun Belt selections as head coach Christian Ostrander was named Coach of the Year and pitcher Grayden Harris received Pitcher of the Year honors—Southern Miss will play its first Sun Belt Tournament game today at 4 p.m. in Montgomery, Ala. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ The Jones College Bobcats have earned a spot in the NJCAA World Series for the first time since 2016 after sweeping Northwest Mississippi Community College in the Ellisville Super Regional; their bracket is set to be announced Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and the tournament begins May 23. WLBT
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