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We ask that you keep comments on topic, avoid personal attacks and not use profanity. Guidelines can be found at http://hatne.ws/179njuM. The Hattiesburg American, a Gannett Inc. company, was founded in 1897 as a weekly newspaper known as the Hattiesburg Progress. In 1907, it was acquired by and became The Hattiesburg Daily News. Because of the U.S.’s entry into World War I, it was renamed the Hat

tiesburg American in 1917. The Harmon family bought the paper during the 1920s. It was sold to the Hederman family in 1960. The Hederman family kept it for more than 20 years until the Hattiesburg American was acquired by Gannett in 1982. HattiesburgAmerican.com was launched Dec. 1, 2000. Today, the Hattiesburg American serves Forrest, Lamar and surrounding counties, providing local news and information through several channels including the daily newspaper, website, and specialty publications.

Check your tickets for Mississippi daily lottery draw games here.
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Check your tickets for Mississippi daily lottery draw games here.

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The first Mega Millions drawing of 2026 could see someone winning $157 million jackpot before taxes.

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The settlements are part of an antitrust class action lawsuit alleging the companies stopped competing against each other, increasing beef prices.

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During CNN's annual NYE special, Anderson Cooper could be seen expressing astonishment over the lyrics of Taylor Swift's song "Wood."

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Dunkin' customers can get a free doughnut in a tiny, reusable doughnut tote bag on Jan. 2. Here's how to score one.
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Dunkin' customers can get a free doughnut in a tiny, reusable doughnut tote bag on Jan. 2. Here's how to score one.

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