Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
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🏛️ Government
House Speaker Jason White said he wanted to restore the ballot initiative process while steering voters away from school choice proposals.
He formed special committees to study the initiative and school choice expansion before the legislative session starts in January—he noted that constitutional limits on public funds for private schools must remain.
🏈 Sports
SEC teams battled hard in Week 5 as Ole Miss beat LSU 24-19 in Oxford — Trinidad Chambliss threw for 300 yards, and Alabama edged Georgia 24-21 in Athens.
Texas A&M and Tennessee also won close games, and the Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 will update with the latest rankings soon.
On Saturday, Sept 27th, Ole Miss beat LSU 24-19 with a strong performance by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, moving the Rebels to a 5-0 record and a No. 4 ranking that recalled 2014.
In Hattiesburg, Southern Miss won 42-25 against Jacksonville State under coach Charles Huff, boosting the local college football scene.
🎉 Hattiesburg Events
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Shrek The Musical by Picayune Theatre Company
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a full-scale musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this vibrant community production.
Shrek - The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a larger-than-life fairytale adventure with a talented cast in this high-energy musical.
Hocus Pocus Movie Night Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Special event price — Experience a magical night with costume contests and themed treats at this enchanting screening.
Taste Of The South Food Truck Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Fairley's Wings & More — Free entry — Experience a delicious gathering of food trucks and live music showcasing the best flavors from the South.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lawn at Lake Terrace — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-defying music with Rainbow Kitten Surprise's electrifying performance.
47th C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference
8 AM – 12 PM — The University of Southern Mississippi — $25 confirmation fee — Engage in dynamic discussions and targeted workshops to enhance leadership skills.
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