Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Petal, Mississippi, officials have adjusted speed limits around the Evelyn Gandy Parkway for enhanced safety, according to a traffic analysis by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Hattiesburg business owner was sentenced to a 3-year suspended sentence and ordered to repay over $15,600 for submitting fraudulent unemployment benefit claims. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi lawmakers to debate school choice, education funding, and teacher pay in the 2025 session, amid concerns over public school funding and the impact of previous teacher raises. Mississippi Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss starting quarterbacks Tate Rodemaker and Ethan Crawford have entered the transfer portal, signaling major changes under new head coach Charles Huff. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Southern Miss officially announces a four-year contract extension for athletics director Jeremy McClain, underlining stability and success across the university's sports programs. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Charles Huff becomes the new Southern Miss football coach with a four-year contract worth $950,000 annually, including up to $870,000 in potential performance bonuses. Hattiesburg American
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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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