Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
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🎓 Education
MGCCC unveiled DITAC—a new defense industry training initiative that partners with Huntington-Ingalls, Bollinger, Keesler Air Force Base, and the Naval Construction Battalion Center to offer a two-year pathway for high-demand, high-paying careers.
MGCCC President Dr. Mary Graham said the program will use tuition waivers to help keep costs low for students while they train for jobs in the booming defense field.
🏛️ Government
Today, the Hattiesburg Fire Department told city council its FY2026 plan and asked for funding to train EMTs, hire more firefighters, raise starting pay from $40,000 to $42,000, buy new equipment, and rebuild Station No.2—firefighters have used a temporary space since 2017.
Mayor Toby Barker said public safety remains the top priority as budget talks continue, with the operating budget set for mid-September review.
🏈 Sports
Ole Miss and Mississippi State men's basketball teams have released their SEC schedules for the upcoming season.
Ole Miss will start on Jan. 3 at Oklahoma and play key games against Arkansas, Missouri and its rival Mississippi State on Jan. 17 — Mississippi State will open at Texas on Jan. 3 and face teams including Alabama and LSU before ending with contests against Florida and Georgia.
🎉 Hattiesburg Events
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Fredo Bang Live at Nostalgia for Southern Miss Season Opener
9 p.m. — Nostalgia Lounge & Bar — Tickets available online and at the door — Kick off the Southern Miss football season with a live performance from Louisiana’s own Fredo Bang.
Calvin Richardson Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Center at Forrest County — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Multi-Grammy Nominated artist Calvin Richardson as he performs his new hit single.
Best of Both Worlds Alumni Aftergame Party
9 PM-2 AM — The Bottling Company — General admission & VIP options — Celebrate the rivalry with a classy alumni gathering for JSU and USM fans.
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