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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A baby zebra was born at Hattiesburg Zoo on Aug. 21 & zookeepers said the animal is healthy & it is part of the zoo's breeding program. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wax Fantastic Records will open soon on East Front Street in downtown Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 800 Hattiesburg students took part in a day-long STEM camp at N.R. Burger Middle School—organized by the Phi Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity—to try solar robotics, drones and coding. Organizers said they will expand the event statewide in the near future. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the FDA issued a recall for Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart in 13 states including Mississippi after tests found cesium-137 at four U.S. ports & the chemical may cause serious health risks. Consumers are told to discard any shrimp they have and retailers must stop selling the product & the investigation continues. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ On Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency to address rising infant mortality rates after 2024 data showed 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births statewide—a record high in over a decade. WLBT
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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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