🌱 Wanted Hattiesburg Man Has Been Found + Zoo's New Ticketing Site

Hi all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Hattiesburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 84 Low: 65.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Hattiesburg:

1. Research now shows a correlation between heavy drinking and muscle loss. Adults who consumed a bottle of wine a day were shown to have the most muscle loss as seniors. According to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 15.0 percent of Forrest County residents drink excessively, and 13.9 percent binge drink. Consuming large quantities of alcohol can be detrimental to your health, and seniors may benefit from quitting drinking altogether. (Deltanews.tv)
2. A Hattiesburg man wanted for domestic violence aggravated assault has been discovered in Lauderdale County. David LeKevin Richardson was recently issued a warrant for a domestic violence incident on May 24, 2023. The 22-year-old is now back in police custody facing charges at the Forrest County Adult Detention Center. (WDAM)
3. The Hattiesburg Zoo is launching a brand new online ticketing platform on Jun. 5! With the upcoming change, zoo visitors will be able to choose their visit date and purchase tickets in advance. There will be no extra cost for admission tickets purchased through the new site, and Sloth Experiences as well as Pavilion Rentals will be included on the platform. (WJTV)

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Today and tomorrow in Hattiesburg:

Thursday, June 1

• Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market At Townsquare Park (3:00 PM)
• Steak Night With Hunter Myers At Hattiesburger And Blues (5:00 PM)

Friday, June 2

• Tennis And Swim Camp At The Racquet Club Of Hattiesburg (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know if your home was built before 1978 and you meet certain HUD income requirements, you may be able to participate in the Hattiesburg LeadSAFE program? For more information, email leadsafe@hattiesburgms.com. (City of Hattiesburg-government via Facebook)
• Don’t miss Country Two-Step dance lessons every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sigler Senior Center! Minors must have an adult present. (Hattiesburg Parks and Rec via Facebook)
• Local libraries are hosting their Summer Reading 2023 Kickoff Parties! The Hattiesburg Branch kickoff begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Petal Branch kickoff is at 2:00 p.m. on Jun. 3. There will be activities and snacks! (Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.