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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Pine Belt woman has launched a gift initiative to support single mothers with essential items in the community. The program will soon provide needed support for local families.  WDAM

CULTURE NEWS

  • Hattiesburg ballet dancer Alexei Orohovsky returns home with fellow Mariinsky soloist Yana Peneva to perform in South Mississippi Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker this weekend. The shows, set at Mannoni Performing Arts Center (Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.), revive his hometown roots.  WDAM
  • A 97-year-old musician leads a Hattiesburg choir that practices locally and celebrates a passion for community music. The group gathers weekly to continue a long-standing local tradition.  WDAM
  • Golden Globe nominations, announced Monday, showcase Mississippi ties with films like Delta-based Sinners and actress Parker Posey, who celebrated her Laurel roots. The awards show will air Sunday, Jan. 11 on CBS.  SuperTalk Mississippi Media

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Hinds County farmers face market challenges as federal authorities announced $12 billion in emergency aid to support row-crop operations. Farmers must submit their 2025 acreage information by Dec. 19, and payments will be issued by late February.  WLBT

SPORTS NEWS

  • Southern Miss football has named Blake Anderson as its interim head coach for the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 23 at the Caesars Superdome — he will lead the team against Western Kentucky following Charles Huff’s departure.  Hattiesburg American

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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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.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.

~ Tim Ferriss

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