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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last week, an infant was safely surrendered at Simpson General Hospital using its Safe Haven Baby Box, marking Mississippi’s second baby box surrender. Hospital staff responded within five minutes—providing a medical evaluation as plans for adoption are set in motion. WLBT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Co-Lin softball star Josie Meggs from Kosciusko died when her 2019 Jeep Wrangler went off Highway 12 in Attala County at 3:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13th—she was pronounced dead at the scene and the crash is under investigation. WJTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Orlando May, accused of killing University of Southern Miss football player MJ Daniels last June, had his three pre-trial motions denied at Friday's Hattiesburg hearing + his trial is set to begin next Tuesday at 12th District Circuit Court. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi buyers need about $85,239 in income to afford a home, but many residents make just $54,915 on average—this gap is evident in areas like Hattiesburg where homes are listed around $297K. Rising struggles with income versus home prices point to challenges for many seeking homeownership in the state. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Prentiss High School celebrated its Top of Class 2025 by honoring valedictorian J.T. Reid, a star student and body president set to study nursing at Mississippi College, and salutatorian Alex Alegria, chosen as Class Beau and Most Likely to Succeed as he begins studies at Jones College—sponsored by Jones College. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg veterans, city leaders and community members gathered Friday morning at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday as organized by the Army Recruiting Company—attendees received a proclamation honoring 250 years of service and the ongoing mission to protect our nation. WDAM
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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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