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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mail carrier Marcus Blake dresses in holiday-themed costumes to spread joy along his delivery route in Hattiesburg, a tradition he's upheld for three years. WDAM
- ➤ Travelers navigate delays to reunite with family for Christmas at Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport, highlighting the emotional significance of holiday gatherings. WDAM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident on Hwy 98 that injured a pedestrian and urges witnesses to come forward. WDAM
- ➤ An early morning crash has partially blocked traffic at the intersection of Monroe Road and the Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal, Mississippi. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hattiesburg man was arrested for DUI following a multi-car crash that sent three people to the hospital. WJTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Mega Millions jackpot reaches $944 million for the Christmas Eve drawing, offering details on how to participate and claim prizes in Mississippi. Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a poultry flock since spring 2023, with affected birds quarantined and depopulated to prevent spread. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charles Huff secured 15 new player commitments for Southern Miss football, significantly boosting the team's lineup after a disappointing previous season. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ John Wade III, a Southern Mississippi basketball player, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to challenge his denied eligibility for what he believes should be his final playing season. Hattiesburg American
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
~ David Foster Wallace
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