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In today's newsletter:

  • Did rock and roll really begin in Hattiesburg’s juke joints?
  • Why a Hattiesburg pediatrician is alarmed about this week’s flu surge
  • How Hattiesburg figured into Warren Central’s championship parade story

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rock and Roll Was Born in Hattiesburg — and It Still Lives Here (hubcityspokes.com) — Hattiesburg is spotlighted as a true birthplace of rock and roll, thanks to 1936 Mississippi Jook Band recordings that predate the genre’s commercial boom. The piece argues that today’s intimate venues, like The Grill & Grocery, keep that raw, rhythm-driven spirit alive, linking the city’s overlooked musical origins to its current live music culture.
   

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• ‘Our flu positivity rates have almost been 50%': Hattiesburg pediatrician says flu cases are on the rise (wdam.com) — A Hattiesburg Clinic pediatrician says nearly half of recent flu tests at the pediatric clinic are coming back positive, and some children are hospitalized at Forrest General with complications. She urges families to get flu shots, watch for high fevers and dehydration, and keep kids well-hydrated at home. Pregnant, breastfeeding relatives and caregivers are encouraged to vaccinate to protect infants.
   

• Parade of Champions honors Warren Central's milestone year (vicksburgpost.com) — Hattiesburg football fans will recognize their team as the runner‑up in Warren Central’s big Class 6A title win, which headlined a “Parade of Champions” in Vicksburg. The celebration also spotlighted Warren Central’s undefeated ninth‑grade squad and first‑ever boys and girls swimming state titles, capping a historic year for the school’s athletics program.
   

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