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Hattiesburg
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pine Belt Veterans Task Force held its annual resource fair on Thursday at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center to give veterans, active-duty members and their families free help with health care, education and job resources. About 30 vendors were available to provide support. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ JSUNAA will host its 35th annual scholarship event featuring a Black History Talent-Fashion Exhibition on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Hattiesburg High School auditorium to help local students attending JSU as it continues to support scholars with over $300,000 raised over the years. WDAM
- ➤ The University of Southern Mississippi is hosting its first Ready for Life Champion Awards Ceremony on Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the Ogletree House on campus & eight recipients plus two special commendations will receive funding for continued career-readiness projects. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ William Carey University's LPN to BSN Advanced Placement Hybrid Program achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for its second cohort. The program lets local LPNs from Mississippi and Louisiana advance their education with online coursework (paired with in-person clinicals) and prepare for nursing careers. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Priority Ambulance donated a Ford Transit ambulance to Camp Shelby's Fire and Rescue building, marking the first permanent on-site unit for faster lifesaving response (it is expected to cut response time substantially). WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed a ransomware attack on Thursday, Feb. 19 that disrupted its IT network, forcing the closure of 35 clinics and cancellation of outpatient appointments while federal agencies investigate the breach. Hospital officials said emergency procedures remain in place and critical care is provided manually. Hattiesburg American
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Molten Mohawk Niner and 4 Miler
7:30-9:45 a.m. — Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm — Cost varies — Challenge your endurance with a scenic run through Hattiesburg's beautiful landscape.
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Mustache The Band Live
8 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets start at $27 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Mustache The Band.
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Flow Tribe Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Brewsky's — Check event page for ticket info — Experience high-energy performances blending R&B, soul, and Caribbean rhythms by the lively Flow Tribe.
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Dance Gala Concert
7-9 p.m. — Mannoni Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the premiere dance event of the season amidst a vibrant atmosphere.
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