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Friday, December 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 74th Annual Hattiesburg Jaycees Christmas Parade brought together over 60 vehicles and floats, local bands, and community members in Downtown Hattiesburg, culminating in the city's Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Square Park.  WDAM
  • Mississippi broadcasters visited Camp Shelby for a 'Boss Lift' event, experiencing military operations and learning about the National Guard's contributions.  WDAM

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • One person died and four were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 13 in Marion County.  WJTV

CRIME NEWS

  • Richard Jordan, Mississippi's longest-serving death row inmate, challenges his death sentence again, asserting its invalidity on constitutional grounds from the time of the offense.  Mississippi Today
  • A teenager is hospitalized and another faces charges after a stabbing incident during a fight at Oak Grove High School.  WDAM

EDUCATION NEWS

  • William Carey University receives a $1 million donation to fund an Endowed Chair in honor of Dr. Thomas J. Richardson, enhancing the Department of Language and Literature.  WDAM
  • The University of Southern Mississippi is optimizing its academic portfolio by reducing certain degree offerings and consolidating others to enhance quality education and facilitate faculty salary increases.  Hattiesburg American
  • The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum has seen an increase in student visitors, with over half of its 35,000 guests in 2024 being students, marking a significant year for educational outreach.  WDAM

SPORTS NEWS

  • WDAM 7 gears up to broadcast a diverse range of sporting events for the Pine Belt, including NCAA conference championships and the Mississippi High School Activities Association State Football Championships.  WDAM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • U.S Concert in Hattiesburg

    Experience an electrifying night with U.S, a renowned party band delivering a mix of 80's hits to current favorites at Brewsky's.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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  • The Nutcracker Performance by South Mississippi Ballet Theatre

    A family-friendly production of 'The Nutcracker' showcasing the talented dancers of South Mississippi Ballet Theatre with professional costumes and hand-painted sets.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • The Nutcracker Performance by South Mississippi Ballet Theatre

    The South Mississippi Ballet Theatre presents its 15th Annual production of the Christmas classic 'The Nutcracker', featuring a blend of professional dancers and students in a family-friendly performance.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • The Nutcracker Performance by South Mississippi Ballet Theatre

    The Nutcracker, a Christmas classic, is brought to life by the South Mississippi Ballet Theatre through a talented cast of professional and pre-professional dancers in a family-friendly performance.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Lights of the Wild - Festive Animal Light Displays

    The Hattiesburg Zoo's 'Lights of the Wild' features large-scale light displays of animals and plants, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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  • Marshall Thundering Herd vs USM Golden Eagles Men's Basketball Game

    The Golden Eagles face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd in a college basketball matchup.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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