Sunday, May 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning at 4:15 a.m., a black Cadillac traveling south lost control on I-59 at mile marker 69—its heavy damage blocked all northbound lanes—and rolled several times, injuring an adult and a 14-month-old who were taken by ambulance to a local hospital. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The annual story walk promotes literacy and movement in the local area as organizers invite families to join a guided route in a park—event details will be shared soon. WDAM
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum hosts its annual StoryWalk (fifth year in a row) where children grab free books and read along its Literary Trail while moving outside; organizer Stacy Creel said parents also signed up their kids for the city's summer reading program (designed to boost literacy). WDAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Serengeti Springs opened for its second season on May 8th at 1:29 p.m. CDT. The park now welcomes visitors to enjoy its attractions as the new season unfolds. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss, which won 18 in a row, will face Coastal Carolina, which won 17 straight, in the Sun Belt tournament championship today at 1 p.m. at Riverwalk Stadium—both teams have strong seasons and could host NCAA regionals. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Southern Miss baseball played Troy yesterday at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery as the Golden Eagles, riding a 17-game win streak, fought for a spot in the Sun Belt title game. A Troy victory would have forced a rematch later that day— a key test for Southern Miss's hopes to host an NCAA regional. Hattiesburg American
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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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Whitney: Always Love You - FestivalSouth
7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $45/adult; $20/child — Celebrate the iconic voice of Whitney Houston with a night of her timeless hits and spectacular performances.
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