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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Mississippi Power Foundation is donating $350,000 to United Way—helping customers pay energy bills amid extreme summer temperatures. The donation marks the third year of support through the Project SHARE program across its 23-county service territory including Hattiesburg.  WLBT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Hundreds of freshmen and transfer students arrived at USM on August 12 to start the fall semester as dorms filled with over 3,300 students. USM President Joe Paul said the school celebrated its highest-ever retention rate and welcomed the new Golden Eagles — setting the stage for a promising term.  WJTV

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight but a bright waning moon and possible storms may lower the number of visible meteors over Hattiesburg. Forecasts show a chance of thunderstorms this evening — skies may clear by 10 p.m. for a better view.  Hattiesburg American

SPORTS NEWS

  • Fluff Bothwell, a 230-pound running back, transferred to Mississippi State after a breakout season at South Alabama and is set to play at Southern Miss on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. on ESPN. His mom said he earned his unique name as a baby and—though it sounds soft—he runs like a bulldozer on the field and is expected to be a key contributor for the Bulldogs.  Hattiesburg American

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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