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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akeem Davis returned home to host his annual AD47 Camp. WDAM
- ➤ A Hattiesburg church reached out to people in need by offering food, clothing, and counseling services—local officials say the programs will expand to support more residents in the coming weeks. The church continues its mission to assist community members facing hardships. WDAM
- ➤ A funeral service was held Saturday at Temple Baptist Church for legendary USM women’s basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis—who died Tuesday after an eight-year battle with cancer—and was attended by family, friends and former players. She was buried at Lee’s Chapel #2 Cemetery in Picayune. WDAM
- ➤ The annual Shelby camp drew 116 kids who experienced activities that showed how their parents serve in the military - organizers said the event gives youth a hands-on look at military life. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James Walker, 41 from Hattiesburg, who faces charges of murder, aggravated residential burglary and possession of a weapon by a felon after the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Thomas Roseberry on Walker Road in south Forrest County, is no longer on the Forrest County Jail roster as of Saturday afternoon—his preliminary hearing is set for July 25. WDAM
- ➤ A Forbes report found that Mississippi was ranked as the ninth-worst state for drivers in 2024 and remains the 17th worst for drunk driving—intoxicated drivers are said to exact a heavy toll on the state’s roadways. The report also noted that Mississippi had the 30th highest rate for DUI arrests while fatal accidents involving drunk drivers ranked sixth nationally, with recent travel periods showing a drop in DUI arrests. WJTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dorie Ladner—born in Hattiesburg on June 28th, 1942—became a civil rights leader who worked with figures like Medgar Evers and joined key protests like the Tougaloo Nine demonstration and the March on Washington. She and her sister Joyce marched in many protests and later were honored with awards and a Freedom Trail marker in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Today
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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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Drum Corps International
7:30-9 p.m. — M.M. Roberts Stadium — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant performances of top drum corps from across the nation.
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The Molly Ringwalds Live Performance
9-10:30 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets starting at $15 — Experience an electrifying night with 80s hits and captivating stage visuals.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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