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Hattiesburg
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, a community shelter in Bay St. Louis offered a small silver lining as a longtime WDAM 7 staffer and a survivor recalled the storm—highlighting ongoing restoration efforts in the area. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ I-59 experienced heavy delays on August 28th — a crash and construction work disrupted traffic flow. WDAM
- ➤ Drivers experienced delays on I-59 northbound near the Monroe Road exit in Forrest County after a three-vehicle crash was reported on Thursday at 7:56 a.m.—ongoing construction had already reduced lanes and completely blocked the on-ramp, so drivers should use alternate routes. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Ellisville man won a brand new Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum during the Win This Car Raffle held live at Toyota of Hattiesburg, benefiting the Forrest General Healthcare Foundation. The raffle raised $120,000 for improvements at Asbury Hospice House—updates that will enhance community service. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five-star receiver Tristen Keys from Hattiesburg High School flipped his commitment from LSU to Tennessee football on August 28—changing his decision from the earlier pledge—making him the state’s top recruit and a future asset for Tennessee’s Class of 2026. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Hattiesburg will welcome more than 40,000 visitors this Labor Day weekend as USM's football game against Mississippi State and HFC's soccer tournament draw teams from the Southeast — boosting local sports tourism. Hotel rooms are sold out and city leaders said residents should expect heavy traffic and longer wait times — a sign of the positive economic impact coming to the city. 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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