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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Camp Shelby is hosting a hunter education course so local residents can learn safe hunting practices—classes will be offered before the upcoming season. WDAM
- ➤ Nearly 200 osteopathic medicine students at William Carey University received their white coats in a traditional ceremony marking their transition from first to second year—administrators, faculty, and physician mentors cloaked the students and two received awards. WDAM
- ➤ At Camp Shelby, a free hunter education course was held to meet Mississippi law requirements and teach tree stand and gun safety to hopeful hunters—attendees took a safety test and participated in range shooting, and another course will be held in February. Bryan Fedrick of the Mississippi Army National Guard said the training aims to reduce tree stand accidents. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have released new blood pressure guidelines that urge Hattiesburg residents to cut salt, limit alcohol, follow the DASH diet, and exercise regularly—steps aimed at reducing high blood pressure. CDC data shows nearly half of Mississippi adults had high blood pressure as of 2023, emphasizing the need for regular monitoring and lifestyle changes. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Yesterday the Black Men’s Health Equity Conference returned to Tougaloo College to address mental and physical health challenges faced by African American men—focusing on rising suicide rates and the need for long-term positive change. Keynote speaker Ronald Martin urged attendees to share the insights for lasting community impact. 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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