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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Captains Raquel and Nathaniel Revaula, who became the new leaders of the Hattiesburg Salvation Army nearly 10 months ago, said they are excited to serve the community with their ministry and music programs. They will host a meet-and-greet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the main facility (5670 U.S. 49) so locals can get to know the team. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were shot in a road rage incident near Ellisville when a pickup truck pulled out in front of a group of bikers and fired during a pursuit outside city limits — police are seeking the suspect and took the victims to Forrest General Hospital. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Highway Patrol is joining the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign as people prepare for Labor Day. The agency will add extra troopers along highways—urging drivers to use designated rides for safety. WLBT
- ➤ The roadwork along I-59 near Hattiesburg is scheduled to finish by Tuesday morning. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Olive High School Pirates had an 0–10 season last year and are now building a new mindset with 10 new players and hard summer workouts under coach Eric Nelson, who said a winning attitude matters in every part of life. The team will start its season on Friday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. against Magee High School — and they hope to compete strongly in Class 1A. 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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