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Hattiesburg
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William Carey University added eight new townhouses on Vernon Street to house 24 College of Osteopathic Medicine students and boost campus living. These new homes build on last January’s dedication of eight townhouses named in honor of longtime trustee Gary Fordham—further supporting the university’s expansion efforts. WDAM
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Trustmark National Bank changed its name to Trustmark Bank after converting to a Mississippi-chartered banking corporation and receiving regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve & Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. Customer accounts remain unchanged while the bank reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings with earnings per share at $0.92 and revenue at $201.3 million. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 14, the Supreme Court declined to block a Mississippi law that requires age verification and parental consent for social media sites—allowing the law to remain active while legal challenges continue. NetChoice, representing major platforms, argued the law violates privacy and free speech. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The Lamar County Road Department has launched a program to train employees to earn a commercial driver’s license—workers learn truck inspection, air brake checks, backing up, and on-road driving and will get a $4 raise to $17 an hour if they pass, with a one-year commitment required. WJTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart Catholic School's Crusaders face many changes as they move from Class 1A to Class 2A and lost key players from last season—coach Ed Smith said the team must work harder to win. The team looks to beat its first-round playoff exit record when it plays at Centreville Academy on August 29 at 7 p.m. WDAM
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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