Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Today, The Barber Studio in Hattiesburg hosted a free back-to-school haircut event after the Jessica Kern Foundation partnered with local barbershop owner Bennie Chestang and his team to serve 75 children.
The event aimed to ease the back-to-school rush and boost the kids' confidence.
🎓 Education
The University of Southern Mississippi and Pearl River Community College unveiled the Coastal Pathways Scholarship to help PRCC transfer students earn a bachelor’s degree at Southern Miss Gulf Park campus.
The scholarship awards $5,000 a year to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA in qualifying majors such as Business Administration, Marine Biology and Psychology — and requires enrollment in at least 15 credit hours per semester to remain eligible.
🏛️ Government
Online rumors claim a new $1,390 to $2,000 stimulus check may soon be sent to taxpayers, but no check has been approved by the IRS, Congress, or Treasury—while plans for a DOGE check remain unlikely.
Residents are urged to verify their refund status through official IRS sources—avoiding scams and misinformation.
🏈 Sports
Derrick Nix and Dexter McCluster will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame together on Saturday, July 26—an honor that shows their hard work and achievements.
Nix fought through a serious kidney problem during college while McCluster proved critics wrong about his size.
Former Ole Miss star Dexter McCluster and his former coach Derrick Nix will be jointly inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 at the induction banquet on Saturday night—marking the first time a player and his coach share this honor.
This unique event honors two revered figures who made significant contributions to Mississippi football.
🎉 Hattiesburg Events
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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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