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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the 47 Miss Hospitality contestants gave back to Hattiesburg—packing rice and beans at Extra Table, listening to a speaker at Forrest General Hospital, and decorating care packages for cancer patients. They will compete for the 2025 crown Friday and Saturday. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Camp Shelby museum digitized over 1,000 World War II-era photos into a digital archive — the project preserves important history for future use. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction is underway on a major drainage and infrastructure improvement project along West 7th Street, Grace Avenue and North 25th Avenue to reduce flash flooding and improve pedestrian safety. The $4.62 million project will replace aging water and sewer lines and upgrade curbs, gutters and sidewalks — funded by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, American Rescue Plan Act allocation and local water and sewer funds. WJTV
- ➤ Beginning today, roadwork and paving start on South 40th Avenue and are expected to take two weeks weather permitting. Crews work weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—traffic will be reduced to one lane and access via Jamestown Road, Heatherwood Drive, and northbound Lincoln Road will be closed. WJTV
- ➤ Construction began today on a project to improve West 7th Street, Grace Avenue and North 25th Avenue in Hattiesburg. The $4.62 million effort, partly funded by state and local sources, will upgrade drainage, sidewalks and water lines—aiming to reduce flash flooding and boost safety. WDAM
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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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