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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new food pantry in South Forrest County is holding its first food distribution Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 278 John Morris Road. The pantry will offer food boxes with staples — like beans, rice, and canned goods — and will hold monthly distributions to help families in need. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rose Upthagrove, 38, originally from Nebraska, is accused of beating an elderly woman who died from head injuries on May 31 after an incident on May 29 + her bond was set at $100,000 on Wednesday in Laurel Municipal Court. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hattiesburg will hold its annual Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m. along Katie Avenue, and the parade will travel about two miles to end at Vernon Dahmer Park where a festival continues—road closures will be in effect on a rolling basis to help keep everyone safe. WJTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Perry Central and Purvis high schools honored their Top of Class 2025 students—recognizing academic excellence in a program sponsored by Jones College. At Perry Central, valedictorian Riley Tingle will study biomedical science at Southern Mississippi and salutatorian Allie Windham will study pre-dentistry at Jones College; at Purvis, valedictorian Cody Foster will study accounting and kinesiology at Pearl River Community College and salutatorian Austyn Owens will study finance at the University of Mississippi—marking a proud achievement for both schools. WDAM
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Following a FEMA disaster declaration after the March storms, the IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in affected Mississippi counties—tax returns and payments originally due on April 15 now have an extended deadline until November 3. WDAM
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network announced a partnership with the Locked On Podcast Network to deliver daily in-depth sports coverage of the Saints, Pelicans, LSU and the SEC starting June 16. The shows will air Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT—reaching fans across 13 regional markets. WDAM
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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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Star-Spangled Celebration on the River
6-10 p.m. — Chain Park — Free admission — Celebrate the Fourth of July with family-friendly activities, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Leaf River.
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