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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, therapy dog Cash Money received the President’s Volunteer Service Award posthumously for completing 155 volunteer hours in six months. His handler Melinda Lowery and successor Sunday Skye accepted the award on his behalf—Congressman Mike Ezell presented the bronze token as a tribute to his service across Hattiesburg. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A commercial truck carrying paint crashed at the intersection of Highway 29 and Dixon Road near Runnelstown — responders pulled a driver with third-degree burns from the vehicle and airlifted him to a hospital while both lanes remain closed. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lexi Rodriguez was named the 2025-2026 Choctaw Indian Princess and will serve as an ambassador for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for the next year—she will attend events and speak about preserving her culture. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A newly compiled list ranks the 43 national parks closest to Hattiesburg by straight line distance — showing details like driving times, visitor counts, founding dates and park sizes. The guide covers parks from Hot Springs National Park to Glacier National Park to help visitors plan their trips. WJTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local meteorologist explained that a heat advisory is used when high temperatures pose health risks and a heat warning signals even more dangerous conditions—residents should follow recommended precautions to stay safe in the heat. WDAM
SHOP NEWS
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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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