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Hattiesburg
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg is enhancing safety for its New Year's Eve event with more police, metal detectors, a clear-bag policy, designated entry points, and a requirement for minors to be accompanied by an adult. WDAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Police Department seeks public assistance to locate a vehicle related to a hit-and-run incident that injured a pedestrian on U.S. 98. WDAM
- ➤ In Hattiesburg, a man was arrested for an aggravated assault on Christmas Day following a dispute, with the victims in stable condition. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers flock to Turtle Creek Mall the day after Christmas for returns, exchanges, and to take advantage of post-holiday sales, with retailers experiencing significant traffic. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emma Seiler, an Oak Grove Middle School teacher, was celebrated with the WDAM 7 Golden Apple Award for her exceptional contribution to STEM education. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi confronts a rare bird flu outbreak, leading to the humane culling of an infected flock in Green County to prevent spread, with no risk to human health. WLBT
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