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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ University police said four USM students have been struck at the same West Fourth Street crosswalk since spring as driver inattention led to two hits last week—students gathered over 200 petition signatures urging more safety measures. SM2 Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ George Mabrey, a 55-year-old man wanted for a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Hattiesburg that killed two people in 2024, was arrested during a traffic stop in Palmer, Massachusetts—he was taken into custody without incident—and is held without bail while extradition begins. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by GoBankingRates shows that Mississippi’s middle-class income range starts at $41,999 for a two-adult household and rises for larger families. Hattiesburg residents may see lower income thresholds compared to states like Maryland and Massachusetts — which require nearly $30,000 more annually—as the state’s low cost of living keeps expenses modest. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ USM students are adjusting to the new semester as first-year student Robert Groff finds it easier to adapt than high school, while graduate student Kade Stevenson faces higher academic expectations. USM offers academic and wellness services (TRIO, academic coaching, and counseling) to support students during this transition. SM2 Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg officials set an 11 p.m. curfew for minors on July 9 to lower misbehavior—community leaders and teens now say that beyond safety measures, local youth need more support with safe spaces and programs to thrive. Councilwoman Deborah Delgado noted that the curfew has sparked a discussion about the lack of effective youth services in the city. SM2 Media
- ➤ Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday the launch of the Defend the ‘Sip Fellowship—designed for law graduates waiting for JAG military training to gain legal experience at the Office of the State Auditor. The program partners with Mississippi College School of Law to fill the gap before these graduates begin their military duty. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg native Jeff Cook has been named CEO of Forrest Health as record growth drives rising patient demand—he said his top priority is expanding capacity and recruiting more physicians to support busy emergency and inpatient services. The system is fast-tracking its Cancer Center expansion and adding new clinic space next summer while nursing numbers return to pre-COVID levels. WDAM
- ➤ The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new blood pressure guidelines to help lower the risk of high blood pressure in Mississippi. The guidelines advise residents to cut salt and alcohol, eat a heart-healthy diet, and exercise—steps meant to protect about 700K adults who had high blood pressure in 2023. Hattiesburg American
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