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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thanks to donations from kind-hearted Hattiesburgers, Moore’s Bike Shop is providing bikes to 26 international students from Mexico who will work at Serengeti Springs this summer. The shop will supply additional bikes next week to students from Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia and Jamaica so they can explore the area while on their J1 visa. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Bryant, the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Petal, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was selected to appear on Wheel of Fortune after trying out in 2024. After waiting several months and traveling with his family to California in April to film the show, the episode aired on NBC on Wednesday — marking a special moment for his ministry. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, June 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. registered voters must show a photo ID to cast their ballot—absentee mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ The Small Business Administration announced disaster relief for small businesses and residents affected by the March storms through low-interest loans—eligible borrowers can receive up to $2 million for repairing or replacing damaged assets and enhancing their properties. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit a local Business Recovery Center for assistance with submitting their applications. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg will host an NCAA baseball regional this weekend—three teams and thousands of fans are expected to boost local restaurants and hotels. City leaders also plan to use revenue from a 1% tax approved in 2019 to fund projects such as renovations to Reed Green Coliseum. WDAM
- ➤ Alabama baseball (41-16) will play Miami at 2 p.m. CT Friday in the Hattiesburg Regional hosted by Southern Miss, Miami and Columbia as the Crimson Tide look to secure a super regional berth. The team, led by standout shortstop Justin Lebron and a bullpen with Braylon Myers and Carson Ozmer, aims to overcome past postseason disappointments. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The pending House settlement will let colleges pay players directly—Sun Belt baseball teams like Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss are planning to boost scholarships and increase rosters from 12 to 34 players. Athletic directors say the change could make it harder to keep star players and may force schools to choose which sports get more funding—adding uncertainty to the conference's future. 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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