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Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of children in Hattiesburg received Christmas gifts and free pizza at the 'Giving While Living' event, which also featured meetings with Santa and popular characters. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg's African-American Military History Museum collaborates with the U.S. Marines to collect toys for children this Christmas through the 'Toys for Tots' program. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg's second annual 'Wreaths Across America' ceremony honored veterans with the laying of 2,000 wreaths, involving city leaders, veterans, scouts, and volunteers in a communal tribute. WDAM
- ➤ The 48th annual Victorian Candlelit Christmas illuminated downtown Hattiesburg with 23,000 luminaries, historic home tours, and festive activities, reflecting its charm and tradition. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic was delayed on U.S. 11 in Forrest County for about an hour due to a vehicle fire, with no injuries reported. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi House Speaker Jason White pledges to introduce legislation in 2025 aiming to expand school choice, including more options for public to private education transfers, charter school expansion, and an education savings account program. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ 175 cadets graduated from the Mississippi National Guard’s Youth Challenge Academy, a 22-week, military-style program for at-risk youth. WDAM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Presbyterian Christian School appoints Richard Chambliss as head football coach, highlighting his past success and leadership qualities as the team prepares for MHSAA debut. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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