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Hattiesburg
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Police Department organized an annual Christmas party to support local families during the holiday season. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg and Oxford, Mississippi, are celebrated by Forbes for offering a real-life Hallmark holiday experience, making them ideal destinations for Christmas festivities. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new distribution center, providing 25 full-time jobs, is set to be established at the I-59 Supply Chain Park, enhancing local supply chain operations. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg is considering extending a 1% tax on hotels and restaurants, which has raised $8.9 million for parks and recreation and spurred further funding, with aspirations to continue through 2030. WDAM
- ➤ The Mississippi Supreme Court has approved Brett Favre's appeal, allowing his lawyer to remain on a welfare lawsuit case against him and the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss football appoints Blake Anderson, previously terminated by Utah State for Title IX violations, as their new offensive coordinator. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Blake Anderson rejoins Southern Miss as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, aiming for a successful football program transformation amidst a pending lawsuit for wrongful termination from his previous position at Utah State. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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NA Meetings in Hattiesburg
Weekly meetings to provide support and resources for individuals dealing with drug addiction.
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