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Hello Hattiesburg! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Toy fest with John Anderson, Disney's Frozen: the Broadway musical, and DCI Southern Mississippi + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Budget priorities take shape: Hattiesburg chiefs Hardy Sims and Chris Carr on Tuesday outlined FY2027 budget priorities, seeking new technology and patrol cars, expanded firefighter medical care, pay raises and replacing aging fire trucks -- read the full story.
A packed pop culture lineup: South Mississippi Toy Fest will be Saturday, September 26 at Lake Terrace Convention Center, featuring actor John Anderson. General admission is $5, and raffles benefit ARC of the Pine Belt -- see what’s in store.
World-class marching music returns: DCI Southern Mississippi hits M.M. Roberts Stadium today, bringing Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, and more corps. Tickets start at $38, with higher day-of prices at the stadium box office -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Living room glow-up: Whether you’re after a sink-in sofa, a sturdier dining table that survives homework and hot sauce, or a mattress your back will actually respect, D. Noblin Furniture makes upgrading the house feel easy... and local. Pop in this week and let their team do the heavy lifting.
Your easy park fix: Need a low-key way to let the kids burn energy while you grab a rare quiet minute, Optimist Park delivers with a solid playground, roomy fields and picnic tables. Pack a snack, stroll a bit, and enjoy a fuss-free neighborhood reset.
Serious biscuit energy: Craving a proper Southern brunch without leaving Hattiesburg? Vicious Biscuit stacks big, unapologetically loaded biscuits like Silence of the Hams, The Flamethrower with Skully Sauce, and the Crab Benny, plus Vicious Potatoes that could replace your alarm clock. Grab a friend, split something reckless, thank us later.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍿 End-of-Summer Kids Movie Matinees @ Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County | Thursday (7/23) at 10:00 AM – Kids climbing the walls? End-of-Summer Kids Movie Matinees offer a cool, dark sanctuary and big-screen nostalgia, with free snacks and drinks. They get popcorn joy, you get ninety blessed minutes of peace, and everyone wins.
🎭 Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical @ Hattiesburg Saenger Theater | Friday (7/24) at 7:00 PM – Disney's Frozen, the Broadway musical, blows in for a limited run at the Saenger, with songs you know, costumes, and a story that will thaw your Hattiesburg heart. Bring the kids, the grands, or just your inner kid, and enjoy air-conditioned Arendelle for a change.
🎮 Pokemon League @ Top Tier Board Games | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Whether you are bringing the grandkids or indulging your inner ten-year-old, this free Pokémon League makes it easy to jump in with prebuilt decks, helpful staff, and zero gatekeeping. Expect strategy, reading, and basic math you can cheer for, plus actual sportsmanship.
❄ Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical @ Hattiesburg Saenger Theater | Saturday (7/25) at 7:00 PM – Yes, that Frozen, but on the Saenger stage with real belting, breathtaking costumes, and enough snow to make Midtown feel like Arendelle. Picayune Theatre Co. brings a four-performance run that even grumps will enjoy, kids optional, earworm inevitable.
🎨 Paint Wars @ Heritage Church | Sunday (7/26) at 5:00 PM – If your teen needs to burn off back-to-school jitters, Paint Wars welcomes all 6th to 12th graders, no insider status required. For $10 they get food, drinks, paint-fueled mayhem, ultimate kickball, and a custom tee, while you enjoy a blessedly quiet house.
❄ Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical @ Hattiesburg Saenger Theater | Sunday (7/26) at 7:00 PM – Swap the Hattiesburg humidity for Arendelle’s chill at the Saenger as Picayune Theatre Co. brings Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical for a limited four-show run. Big voices, stunning costumes, and yes, you’ll hum Let It Go for days, kids and grandparents equally smug.
🤼 Mississippi State Armwrestling Championship @ Brewsky's | Saturday (9/12) at 2:00 PM – It’s the Mississippi State Armwrestling Championship at Brewsky’s, free to watch, with lights, lasers, a DJ, and a full bar. Come for the grip strength, stay for burgers, people-watching, and bragging rights. Kids and ultra grand masters compete free, so bring the fam.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Hattiesburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 99°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 19%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 110. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 48%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis spacious 4BR/3BA home in the Oak Grove School District pairs a smart double-split layout with all main living areas on one level. A private courtyard pool anchors the design and is visible from multiple rooms. Highlights include a brick exterior, gas fireplace, custom TV cabinetry, a flexible office space, and a 3-car garage.
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