Sunday, December 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Zoo's Lights of the Wild has been voted as one of the top 10 best zoo lights in the nation, according to USA Today's 10 Best 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. WDAM
- ➤ The 48th annual Victorian Candlelit Christmas in downtown Hattiesburg features over 18,000 luminaries and numerous family-friendly activities on Dec. 14-15. WDAM
- ➤ South Mississippi Kiwanis clubs held their annual Pancake Day events to raise money for scholarships and youth programs. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg and the Veterans Committee commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, honoring those killed, including local sailor Paxton Carter. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker reports on the priciest homes for sale in Hattiesburg, detailing prices, features, and market days. WJTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Early-onset breast cancer is rising annually, with studies highlighting that women under 40 face a more aggressive form of the disease and a 40% higher mortality rate, emphasizing early detection as vital. WDAM
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Heidelberg Oilers defeated the Charleston Tigers 38-6 to win their first MHSAA State Championship in a decisive victory. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg and Grenada compete for the MHSAA Class 6A state championship in football, a historic match for both teams. Hattiesburg American
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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