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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SuperTalk Mississippi Media has planned its 13th annual Radiothon — a benefit event for Palmer Home for Children — which will air from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, inviting listeners to hear stories from those affected by its mission. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A child riding a bicycle—hit by a vehicle—fractured an elbow in an accident in Hattiesburg. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers warned farmers market vendors about scam attempts that could lead to financial loss—vendors are urged to verify offers before sharing personal details. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi’s poet laureate Ann Fisher-Wirth draws on nature for her poems as she found inspiration in a century-old catalpa tree on the Ole Miss campus—she will launch a podcast and community poetry projects once she recovers from recent hip surgery. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Mosie 'Mama' Burks, the lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir known for her powerful stage moves, died at 92 after a lifetime of singing gospel that touched local and international audiences — she retired in 2020 after decades of heartfelt performances. WLBT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Coast air conditioning experts in Gautier advise residents to keep air filters changed and schedule inspections twice a year—steps that help avoid costly repairs and home damage from high humidity as temperatures rise. They also note that regular maintenance keeps cars and homes cool during the extreme summer heat. WDAM
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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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