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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate blocked the new DEI ban today for up to 28 days after ruling its vague language risks suppressing protected speech in public education—he noted a hearing is set for today to decide on a longer injunction. Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi State Department of Health urged local high school football programs to follow strict safety guidelines during summer workouts to prevent head and heat injuries, and Dr. Edney recommended that schools require pre-activity physicals—consider padded helmet headgear and keep water coolers available—to protect student-athletes. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss head coach Charles Huff plans to flip the script on the football team after a 1-11 season by overhauling the roster and culture — he praised quarterback Braylon Braxton, named the conference's preseason offensive player of the year, as the team works to improve discipline on and off the field. The Golden Eagles will open against Mississippi State on Aug. 30 as Huff implements his new plan. Hattiesburg American
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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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