Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🏘️ Community
Rainforest Car Wash collected over 750 toys for local families and community centers to spread Christmas cheer this season — boosting the community spirit.
💼 Business
Glory House Lending announced a holiday program to support Santa by offering special financing for local families in Hattiesburg this season — more details will follow shortly.
🎓 Education
Ten Sumrall High School seniors signed on Monday and committed to future plans in college and the Army (with commitments to University of Southern Mississippi, Jones College, Pearl River Community College and Copiah-Lincoln), marking a significant milestone on signing day.
🏛️ Government
Mississippi’s congressional delegation sent a letter to USTR Jamieson Greer warning that new EU forestry regulations starting Dec.
30 may hurt the state’s $15B timber industry (raising concerns over private property rights).
🏈 Sports
A historic bare-knuckle fight took place on July 8, 1889 in Richburg — just south of Hattiesburg — when John L.
Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain. Ole Miss will host Tulane in a playoff football game on Dec. 20 that may become the state’s biggest sports event.
Tulane promoted former Southern Miss football coach Will Hall as its new head coach on Dec.8—replacing Jon Sumrall who now coaches elsewhere—and will lead the team as they prepare for a playoff matchup against Ole Miss on Dec.20.
Local fans reacted to the departure of football coach Charles Huff from Southern Miss after one season as he moves to coach at Memphis, while the university prepares for new leadership.
🎉 Hattiesburg Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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