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Hattiesburg
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army ended its annual Red Kettle campaign today by encouraging residents to donate funds at local drop-off points. The fundraiser highlighted community support during the holiday season. WDAM
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, Ms. Audrey's at Southgate Freedom Plaza served free soup, chili & jambalaya to locals in honor of owner Deborah Barnes's son Devonte, and she announced Devonte’s Tree of Hope to help kids and seniors each month. WDAM
- ➤ Laurel-Hattiesburg airport is in the midst of its holiday season with festive decorations and planned events for arriving travelers. Officials say the updates will boost local cheer and offer a warm welcome to passengers. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Miriam Bowden, a Delta transplant, is renovating the storied Onward Store along U.S. 61 in Rolling Fork as she plans to open a deli featuring local classics by year's end. She aims to transform the venue into a community hub that will display regional goods and local blues history (including ties to Muddy Waters) to support nearby business owners. Mississippi Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of holiday travelers flew in and out of Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport on Christmas Eve despite delays from heavy fog affecting United Airlines flights — Airlines for America estimates over 52 million people are traveling this season. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Smith County Hospital treated about 3,000 patients during its first year of service as it met local healthcare needs + the facility continues to expand its community care programs. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WDAM 7 launches its holiday sports programming today with college football, NBA basketball and winter sports events on NBC 7.1, ABC 7.2, and Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network; the schedule runs through Dec. 28 with games, pregame shows and postgame wrap-ups. WDAM
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Hattiesburg Renaissance Festival
12:00 – 11:30 p.m. — SwitchYard — $15 – $20 — Experience the magic of medieval celebration with crafts, music, and festivities in the heart of Hattiesburg.
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Vision Board Party: Vision and Vibes Social
12-3 a.m. — 101 Shadow Lake Dr, Hattiesburg, MS — Included with ticket — Connect with like-minded individuals while creating vision boards and enjoying poetry vibes and food.
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