Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🏘️ Community
Mercy House is recovering after lightning struck its transition home today.
Staff are assessing the damage and beginning repairs to ensure the building remains safe for residents.
🎭 Culture
DJ Pretty Peech — known as Peech Franklin — has been named Zaxby’s Chief Vibe Officer to energize over 90 locations, including Hattiesburg where visitors receive peach tea during her shift.
WDAM 7’s Trey Howard spoke with her, highlighting her viral back-to-school event and eagerness for the role.
🏛️ Government
Labor Day honors American workers and falls on Monday, Sept.
7; government offices, schools, banks & USPS will be closed and mail delivery will not run in Mississippi, marking one of the last long weekends of the year.
🏥 Health
Forrest County experienced fewer overdose deaths this year as officials credit easier access to Narcan (a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses).
Hattiesburg hosted a Narcan training and installed a vending machine at Fire Station 6 to boost access to life-saving help.
🏈 Sports
Southern Miss football gears up for the 2026 season with a depth chart that names Ethan Hampton as the projected starter if he recovers from a bone bruise, and a running-back-by-committee plan fuels competition at several positions.
The Golden Eagles will face Alcorn State on Sept. 5 at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
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