Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🏛️ Government
Mississippi Senate race odds could change if Scott Colom, a district attorney from Lowndes County, convinces more voters to close a needed 27,000-vote gap against the incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith this November.
Prediction markets and recent election comparisons show that Colom has a narrow mathematical path to victory despite historic challenges.
🏥 Health
Veterans in D’Iberville received Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses today from a partnership between Meta & the Blinded Veterans Association.
The AI glasses help users read documents and recognize faces, boosting independence for daily tasks.
🏈 Sports
Southern Miss football coach Blake Anderson today leads a rebuilding team that emphasizes work-life balance and Christian values.
After overcoming personal challenges and a year away, Anderson is focused on helping players succeed on the field + at home by prioritizing family time and intentional scheduling.
Former Tri-County Academy and Southern Miss star Swayze Bozeman made the Bengals’ 53-man roster after beating rivals in training camp and signed a one-year deal on May 8.
The Mississippi native readies for the 2026 season and plans youth football camps in Flora + gives back.
Swayze Bozeman, a Tri-County and Southern Miss alum, earned a spot on the Bengals’ 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season.
The Flora native will serve as backup linebacker (season opener Sept. 13 against the Buccaneers) after winning his position in training camp.
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