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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local mentors reached out to Hattiesburg youth to teach important skills and offer guidance for school and future plans—community leaders say the program will keep helping them build confidence. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tax free weekend shopping begins today as local stores offer tax exemptions on select items—shoppers should check store guidelines for details. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local store managers in Hattiesburg prepared for Tax Free Weekend that starts today, offering apparel, footwear, and school supplies priced under $100 as explained by state revenue director Greg Duke. Managers expect slow business in the morning with a pickup by Friday night—shoppers including families and college students will keep stores busy until the event ends at midnight Sunday. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a $720 million settlement with eight drug makers on Thursday. The state may receive up to $6,351,265 from the deal as funds are managed under the Opioid Settlement Fund—designed to help reduce the opioid crisis. WLBT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Survival’s Guide to Surviving event will be held on July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Forrest County Extension Center & will feature guest speakers and support resources to raise mental health awareness. WDAM
- ➤ Allyson Knotts from Pine Belt has given blood for over 30 years, beginning with a dare at a local radio station and continuing her donations even after needing a blood transfusion in 2020. WDAM and Vitalant will host the Blood Bowl from Monday until July 18 in Wiggins and in Collins and Petal — the drive aims to boost local blood supplies. WDAM
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Southern Miss pitcher Nick Sandlin will be inducted into the Conference USA Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class—he earned National Pitcher of the Year honors in 2018 with a 1.70 ERA during his college career. Sandlin will join four others, including two student-athletes and two coaches, in accepting the honor at an upcoming ceremony. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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