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Good day Hattiesburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How the Pink Ribbon Fund is easing cancer costs in Hattiesburg.
  • How a Hattiesburg survivor says early detection saved her life
  • Hattiesburg resident among five sentenced in Mississippi healthcare fraud cases.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Some wind and rain, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Rain from a tropical storm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pink Up: The Pink Ribbon Fund of Hattiesburg (wdam.com) — Breast cancer patients in the Hattiesburg area who live in or receive treatment in Forrest County can get help with medical bills, prosthetics, and other needs through the Pink Ribbon Fund of Hattiesburg. Run entirely by volunteers, the group pays providers directly and stresses early detection, while inviting locals to volunteer, donate, or seek assistance via its website.
   

• Breast cancer survivor shares story, encourages others to keep pushing and stay motivated (wdam.com) — A Forrest General Cancer Center staffer in Hattiesburg shares how early detection and self-exams helped her catch breast cancer and navigate treatment. She now urges Hattiesburg-area women and men to know their bodies, get mammograms, and not ignore subtle changes, echoing state health officials' warnings about Mississippi's high breast cancer death toll.
   

• Five sentenced in Mississippi healthcare fraud cases (wjtv.com) — Mississippi's attorney general announced sentences for five people in healthcare fraud cases totaling more than $120,000, including one defendant from Hattiesburg. These state court cases were part of a broader national health care fraud takedown involving hundreds of defendants and billions in alleged losses across the country.
   

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  • Prepare your senses for an unforgettable journey because the details for Artist's Way are officially locked in!
    The route is set, the locations are buzzing, and the map has been meticulously laid out to guide you through a spectacular night of art and culture… (Nextdoor North Main Historic)
  • Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Parade on October at 31st at 4 PM!
    This celebration will honor Mexican heritage and kick off and will be one of the biggest and most exciting events in Hattiesburg! Experience a… (Nextdoor North Main Historic)
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Hattiesburg. Apply here.
  • Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Silverware Roller in Hattiesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hattiesburg here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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