Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🏛️ Government
A million dollars in unclaimed funds will be returned by the Mississippi Treasury to citizens in counties affected by the May 6-7 storms.
Recipients should cash state-issued checks immediately and call (601) 359-3600 to verify their funds.
🏈 Sports
Following Kyle Busch’s death on Thursday, May 21, Mississippi native NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.—who recalled Busch’s racing excellence—paid a heartfelt tribute to his family on X as his team calls up backup Austin Hill to drive in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 24.
Southern Miss hit a walk-off grand slam to beat Troy 7-6 Friday night — advancing to the SBC Championship semifinals.
They will face the winner of Game 12 today at DABOS Park.
Southern Miss baseball's third-round game in the Sun Belt Tournament against Troy was delayed indefinitely on May 22 due to heavy rain in Montgomery; the Golden Eagles left DABOS Park as officials planned to reassess conditions later and set a new start time.
Presbyterian Christian won its second state baseball title by defeating Booneville 8-2 on May 22 at Trustmark Park, making it the first team to win championships in both MAIS and MHSAA.
The historic win builds on last year's MAIS title and marks a milestone in local high school sports.
Sumrall baseball clinched its third MHSAA state title after a 2-0 win over Pontotoc on May 22 at Trustmark Park—sophomore pitcher Cooper McCoy threw 90 fastballs of his 97 pitches and earned series MVP honors.
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