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1. The Mississippi Wildlife Rescues Where You Can Meet The Animals Face-To-Face (takingthekids.com) — Hattiesburg families can get remarkably close to wildlife at the Hattiesburg Zoo, from hard-to-book sloth encounters to giraffe feedings, wallaby walkabouts, and goat petting. The zoo also offers splash pads, ropes courses, and an historic carousel, making it an easy downtown day trip. The article also spotlights several other animal rescues and parks around Mississippi for future road trips.
2. Miss America 2027 is crowned in Florida. How did Miss Mississippi do? (hattiesburgamerican.com) — Hattiesburg's own Jane Granberry, the current Miss Mississippi, advanced to the Miss America 2027 semifinals and earned a $3,000 scholarship for her Evening Gown preliminary win. Competing in West Palm Beach, she was one of just 11 semifinalists out of 52 delegates. Although she didn't reach the final five, her performance showcased both her talent and her pride in representing the community that raised her.
3. What encouraged Blake Anderson about Southern Miss football after season opener (clarionledger.com) — Southern Miss opened its season with a dominant 49-3 win over Alcorn State, powered by a 317-yard rushing attack and a defense that forced five turnovers. Coach Blake Anderson says the performance, covered by a Hattiesburg-based reporter, was the step forward they needed before a much tougher road test at Auburn on Sept. 12.
4. RHCJC: Mississippi lawmakers seek public input on possible redistricting (wdam.com) — Mississippi lawmakers are holding a series of redistricting hearings, including one in Hattiesburg on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m., where residents can share concerns about possible changes to voting districts. Advocates are urging people to attend, arguing the process could affect minority voting strength and how fairly communities like Hattiesburg are represented in Jackson and Washington.
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