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Hattiesburg
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rouses Market in Hattiesburg sees strong early Memorial Day ground beef sales and expects grills to fill with the best-seller today while also stocking crawfish, brisket, and grilling essentials (like condiments) to meet demand. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 562, establishing the UPSKILL program that will offer last-dollar scholarships and a $500 annual stipend (for books) to Mississippi residents 24+ seeking community college job training; the pilot will launch in January and cover tuition gaps once other aid is applied. Mississippi Today
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Education announced that 75.6% (24,118) of third graders passed the state reading test this school year, a drop from 77.3% last year. Hattiesburg Public School District reported a 75.4% pass rate, and students who did not pass can retake the test later. Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old from McComb underwent life-changing brain surgery to end ongoing seizures, leaving his family calling his recovery a miracle. Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital successfully addressed his seizure and developmental issues after a long battle with a heart condition and stroke. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 high school baseball season ended in Mississippi with champions crowned in all seven MPHSAA classifications at title series concluding at Trustmark Park in Pearl — Sumrall clinched the 5A crown on Friday, May 22 while West Union, Mize, Presbyterian Christian, Mooreville, Saltillo, and Petal won their titles. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Southern Miss baseball is one win away from its third Sun Belt Championship in four seasons. After beating Troy 6 to 2 this morning to clinch a title game spot, the Golden Eagles will face Louisiana in the championship match today. WDAM
- ➤ Southern Miss baseball is set to host an NCAA regional (May 29 to June 1) in Hattiesburg under coach Christian Ostrander following their Sun Belt Tournament championship on May 24. It marks the first time in school history to host regionals in consecutive seasons. Hattiesburg American
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One Man One Mic One Night Tour
7-11:30 p.m. — MpV Lounge & Bar — Not specified — Experience a soulful night of music, humor, and storytelling with Pastor Derek The Change Man Smith.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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