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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Forrest County Agricultural High School and Tylertown High School named their Top of Class 2025 graduates—Faith Wakefield and Jayla Magee as valedictorians and Leigha Boutwell and Alivia Dillon as salutatorians—and each student will study subjects like polymer science, math education, and nursing while one aims to become a CRNA at USM or the University of South Alabama. This honor celebrates their academic and extracurricular achievements. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kasper Eriksen—an immigrant living in Mississippi for 12 years—was taken into custody in Memphis on April 15 during a naturalization meeting because of a paperwork miscommunication and has been held in Louisiana since; his wife said his lawyers are petitioning for his release from the LaSalle Detention Center in Jena. Mississippi Today
- ➤ At Tuesday night’s meeting, Hattiesburg City Council approved zoning changes—creating a Broadway Corridor Overlay District to guide new development along Broadway Drive and West Pine Street as part of the 'Right Down Broadway' master plan. City planners said the plan will roll out in stages with more public input to attract sustainable business investments. WDAM
- ➤ Memorial Day on May 26 will see the post office, banks, and stock markets closed while UPS and FedEx suspend regular package delivery — many retailers like Walmart and Target will remain open with adjusted hours, and ACE Hardware will offer free American flags on May 24. This information helps residents plan their holiday weekend around service and shopping availability. Hattiesburg American
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss’s JB Middleton won the Boo Ferriss Trophy on Monday at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame — an award given to the state’s best baseball player. The junior from Yazoo City posted a 2.05 ERA with nine wins and 104 strikeouts this season and is expected to be a high draft pick. Mississippi Today
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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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