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Hattiesburg
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Pines Animal Shelter partnered with PetSmart to let people adopt pets with all fees waived. Staff said that by Saturday evening many cats and a litter of puppies had found new homes — the shelter aims to reach 100 adoptions this week. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 18-wheeler exploded as firefighters tried to contain a blaze in Hattiesburg late yesterday—rescue crews faced extra challenges from the vehicle's powerful blast. WDAM
- ➤ On Jul 27, 2025, firefighters worked to contain a fire when an 18-wheeler exploded—video footage later showed the heavy damage. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Snow cone stands in our area are busy as the hot weather draws in families looking for a cool treat and a chance to meet neighbors. Conni Cone Snowballs—open for 20 years—runs from February through October while new stands like Panther Snow Cones attract crowds during peak hours between 1 and 3 p.m. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Neshoba County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds through next Friday night as generations of families gather with visitors from Kentucky+Texas to share stories and enjoy time together. Longtime fairgoers look forward to reconnecting and continuing a tradition that has lasted over a century. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi health care may worsen under the new federal law—One Big Beautiful Bill—that removes extra federal help for low-cost private insurance. The law is expected to raise costs by about $480 a year and make it harder for many working poor to keep their coverage. Mississippi Today
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