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This week in Hattiesburg

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 6 events, day by day →

Buzzing for the Playground Golf Tournament

Monday 8:30am · Canebrake Country Club

Allen Mann

Thursday 8pm · Grill & Grocery

Hubcon 2026

Friday 2pm · Petal Civic Center

KW BBQ

Saturday 11am · Kensington Woods Church of Christ

Crystal Nichole’s E-Book Release Party

Saturday 2pm · Grand Central Outfitters

New in Hattiesburg

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Buschman Street Cafe

Restaurants

Fancy without fuss: Buschman Street Cafe nails the upmarket vibe without getting stuffy, with cocktails, seafood and steaks plus legit gluten-free options.

buschmanstreetcafe.com ↗

CANDY SHOP

Shopping

Lab-verified picks, locally: Candy Shop keeps Hattiesburg stocked with tobacco essentials, kratom options, and the Wise Guys lineup, complete with COAs for peace of mind.

shopforcandy.com ↗

Jody's Bakery & Caterie

Bakeries & Sweets

Treat yourself, Hattiesburg: Family-owned since 1983, Jody's Bakery & Caterie is the no-brainer spot for custom cakes that actually taste as good as they look, plus fresh cake squares, gourmet and custom cookies, and casseroles.

jodysbakery.net ↗

Hattiesburg’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hattiesburg’s best →

Most read in Hattiesburg

The five stories Hattiesburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Hattiesburg restaurant fails its August health inspection. See details

    The Mississippi State Department of Health reported that in the Hattiesburg area, one restaurant, food service facility or school received a failing health inspection grade in August 2026.

    Full story at hattiesburgamerican.com ↗

  2. Lamar County first responders warn against kratom after seeing impacts

    Kratom, a natural byproduct of a leaf often used to self-medicate, is causing concern among first responders in Lamar County, Mississippi.

    Full story at wdam.com ↗

  3. Old building on Highway 49 reopens as Clark Russell Mercantile

    A building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has reopened as Clark Russell Mercantile, a new shop selling vintage, antique and rustic items.

    Full story at wdam.com ↗

  4. Forrest General Healthcare Foundation picks winner of 10th ‘Win This Car’ giveaway

    The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation partnered with Toyota for its 10th 'Win This Car' giveaway, selling out 2,500 tickets at $75 each for a chance to win a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum.

    Full story at wdam.com ↗

  5. ‘The Rock’ at USM gets a new and more proper name: Renasant Stadium

    The former M.M. Roberts Stadium at Southern Miss is renamed Renasant Stadium, after Tupelo-based Renasant purchased The First Bank of Hattiesburg in 2025.

    Full story at cdispatch.com ↗

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