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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Laurel police investigated an incident on Sunday when two individuals shot into a home on the 1200 block of Anderson Street—no one was injured and detectives are reviewing footage to determine a motive. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Garretson, a University of Southern Mississippi senior, won the 2025 Mississippi Miss Hospitality crown on July 19 at Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater & will serve for one year as a goodwill ambassador for tourism. She plans to expand stroke care in rural areas and promote education to help young Mississippians stay in the state. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Strong economic growth and new business investments like Vie Pilates Studio have kept Hattiesburg's unemployment low + local developments have added about 400 jobs in the past year. The metro area's 70,000-worker base and nearly $400 million in projects + returning college students promise to keep the job market strong. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi schools face a $68M funding gap after the federal government froze billions in education dollars nationwide & some districts are using local funds to pay for professional development and staff salaries as they prepare for the new school year. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg basketball coach Ernie Watson retired on July 19 after 41 years of coaching including 15 seasons with Hattiesburg—he won over 800 games and now plans to spend time with his grandchildren while leaving a strong mark on the sport. Hattiesburg American
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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