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In today's newsletter:

  • Where can you still get catfish plates under $16 in Hattiesburg?
  • Why a threat to the USM game has one man still jailed
  • Where in Hattiesburg can you plan lunch around a fried pork chop?

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📰 News we're reading

1. The 9 Hattiesburg Catfish Houses Where A Full Plate Still Runs Under $16 (takingthekids.com) — Hattiesburg diners can still find full fried catfish plates under $16 at several local spots, from Newt's on Elks Lake Road to Mack's on the River. This roundup highlights exact addresses, hours, and standout dishes so you can plan an affordable catfish night out without leaving town.
   

2. Bond set for man charged after online threat to USM game (wdam.com) — A man accused of making an online threat tied to the Southern Miss–Alcorn State game is being held after a Forrest County judge set a $10,000 bond on a felony charge and revoked his bond in a previous Hattiesburg case. Authorities say he was arrested in Poplarville after a multi-agency investigation and will remain jailed for now.
   

3. These 8 Mississippi Restaurants Serve Fried Pork Chops Worth Planning Lunch Around (takingthekids.com) — One of Mississippi's standout fried pork chop lunches is right here at Hubkitchen on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg, where scratch-made sides and a crisp, tender chop anchor a relaxed meal. The statewide roundup also spotlights similar soul food spots in Jackson, Gulfport, Laurel, and beyond, giving you options for road-trip lunches as well as close-to-home comfort.
   

4. Mississippi redistricting hearing draws mostly opposition to race-neutral maps (tippahnews.com) — Mississippi lawmakers are holding redistricting listening sessions statewide, including a planned stop in Hattiesburg where residents can weigh in on proposed race‑neutral maps. At a recent Alcorn State hearing, nearly all speakers opposed the changes, arguing they're costly, divisive, and could reduce Black representation. Supporters say current districts suppress competition and violate recent court rulings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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