Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🏘️ Community
Big House Books held its Sunday book donation drive and packed over 300 books for inmates statewide, giving them a chance for mental escape & self-improvement.
Volunteers continue to support the drive to offer a little relief behind bars.
💼 Business
Glade residents can now sign up for fiber internet service as Dixie Electric launches its Fastlink expansion project.
The 90% complete project built over 500 miles of fiber and will extend service to new areas every two weeks.
🎭 Culture
WDAM marks 70 years since its first broadcast on June 8, 1956 — a milestone achieved despite early technical challenges in the Pine Belt.
Local voices recall how simple news segments evolved into the round-the-clock coverage the community enjoys today.
🌲 Environment
Recovery efforts continue in Purvis one month after a tornado struck the area.
Local officials and crews are clearing streets and assessing damage as the community begins to rebuild.
🏛️ Government
State board officials are accepting public comments on new temporary rules that shape health and safety standards for barbering and cosmetology until Monday, June 22.
Local barbers and cosmetologists — whose input is vital — are asked to review the proposals and send feedback.
🏥 Health
Southern Pines Animal Shelter will host a free wellness clinic on Saturday at the Lamar County Multi-Purpose Center in Purvis to offer vaccines, heartworm testing + flea and tick prevention and free pet supplies for tornado victims.
Walk-ins are accepted and appointments can be made by phone.
Local experts say that mosquitoes—the deadliest animal by CDC standards—spread illnesses like West Nile and malaria.
Mississippi recorded 21 mosquito-related deaths and 151 West Nile infections from 2020 to 2025, so health officials urge residents to remove standing water and use repellents (follow label directions) for protection.
Balm in Gilead will host a Sunday Health Forum on Aug.
16 at 705 Country Club Road in Hattiesburg, offering free lung cancer health assessments, vital information, lunch, and a worship service at St. James CME to share essential healthcare resources with the community.
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