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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 50 scouts from five local troops placed American flags on veteran graves at Highland Cemetery and Roseland Park Cemetery in Hattiesburg Saturday morning, as organized by VFW Post 3036—teaching respect for Memorial Day values. WLBT
- ➤ Yesterday, the Purvis VFW hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony (honoring four fallen veterans) to uphold a longstanding tradition of remembrance; local residents gathered to pay tribute to those who served. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain closed 30 roads across Forrest County—affecting Hattiesburg and Petal—officials said, with Charles Luther Road washed out and an SUV swept into floodwater near a Walmart causing a fatality as emergency management monitors rising river crests. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, fuel prices in Mississippi hold at $3.97 a gallon while the national average has risen to $4.51, making the state one of only three with prices under $4. This gap shows local savings as fuel prices climb elsewhere. WLBT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The mayor addressed flooding in Petal today after heavy rains caused flash floods that closed 30 roads and resulted in a fatality — urging officials to closely monitor rising water levels. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss baseball is set to host the Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park on Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. CT when the Golden Eagles face Little Rock (opening game) as they look to build on a strong home record and navigate a tough bracket. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ On Monday, May 25, the NCAA baseball tournament field was announced on ESPN2 with bracket projections detailing team placements; the Hattiesburg Regional will be hosted by Southern Miss—facing Cincinnati, Boston College and Illinois-Chicago as teams await their next steps. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Pearl River Community College softball made history by winning the NJCAA Division II National Championship on Monday, May 25 in a 2-1 game against Des Moines Area Community College. Natalee Eaves’ two-run triple and Ana-Grace Garcia’s complete game led the Wildcats to their first title. WDAM
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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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