Sunday, December 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg's Midnight on Front Street welcomes 2025 with live music, fireworks, and enhanced safety measures including entry restrictions and bag checks. Hattiesburg American
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals involved in a Colorado death and missing persons case have been sighted in Lamar County, MS, and authorities urge the public to report sightings while cautioning against direct engagement. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong storm in the Pine Belt area caused widespread power outages and downed trees across nine counties, with one teen casualty reported in Natchez and no severe injuries elsewhere. WDAM
- ➤ Central and Eastern Mississippi, including Jackson, face severe weather threats with possible tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail according to the National Weather Service. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties in the Pine Belt area until 3 p.m. due to conditions favorable for tornado development. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In 2023, U.S. life expectancy increased to 78.4 years due to lower mortality rates, while Mississippi ranked lowest among states with a 70.9-year life expectancy. Hattiesburg American
SHOP NEWS
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