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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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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

  • Eric James Fairley, 19, was charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jacques Morris in Hattiesburg, with the incident occurring early Sunday morning.  WDAM
  • A man in Forrest County has been denied bail after being accused of murdering his mother.  WDAM

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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • NA Meetings in Hattiesburg

    Weekly meetings to provide support and resources for individuals dealing with drug addiction.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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