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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Michael Wayne Davis, a formerly homeless man who turned his life around with community support in Hattiesburg, was tragically killed by a vehicle.  WDAM

CRIME NEWS

  • In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, five suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Jacquez Morris, with police emphasizing their commitment to achieving justice for the victim's family.  WDAM

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Mississippi leads the nation with 93% of its high school students enrolled in dual-credit courses attending college, highlighting the program's success and expansion.  Mississippi Today
  • The University of Southern Mississippi bolsters the blue economy by investing and collaborating with industry partners, impacting both local employment and global economic growth.  SuperTalk Mississippi Media

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Exterminators in South Mississippi's Pine Belt advise that the area's mild winters do not deter household pests, prompting a need for year-round home pest control.  WDAM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • NA Meetings in Hattiesburg

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

    Sat, 1/18/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A word after a word after a word is power.

~ Margaret Atwood

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