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Hattiesburg
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Christmas tree farms bounced back after the drought and had their busiest weekend of the season as a good spring rain helped the trees grow—though rain slowed the crowd one morning. Smith’s Christmas Tree Farm sold all its cut trees while Thomley’s offered fresh Fraser Firs from North Carolina to families starting their holiday season. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lane Kiffin left his job at Ole Miss to become LSU's head coach after making a hard choice — he prayed and listened to advice from mentors Nick Saban and Pete Carroll while keeping his late father Monte Kiffin in mind. Ole Miss named defensive coordinator Pete Golding as his replacement after six seasons. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 38-19 on Nov. 28 in the Egg Bowl, which moved the Rebels from No. 6 to No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released on Nov. 30 (11-1, 7-1 SEC). Reports say coach Lane Kiffin is expected to join LSU soon. Hattiesburg American
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Grill and Grocery — Tickets required — Celebrate the festive season in your most outrageous holiday attire with games, contests, and a jolly good time.
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Ragin' Cajuns at Golden Eagles Women's Basketball
7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Reed Green Coliseum — Cost info not available — Southern Miss faces off against Louisiana-Lafayette in a competitive Sun Belt matchup.
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The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Christmas with a stunning ballet performance featuring Tchaikovsky's beloved score.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Experience a magical holiday classic with breathtaking performances and enchanting storytelling.
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