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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jones County Chamber will host a leadership forum on AI and community development today in the region. Local leaders will share ideas on using new technology to boost local growth. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service said a 2,160-acre wildfire in De Soto National Forest is 95% contained — crews will remain on site for the next few days to complete suppression efforts. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Police Training Academy welcomed the 45th recruit class with 18 new recruits beginning 17 weeks of intensive classroom and physical training this week. Lt. Stefon Richardson said the academy prepares its officers for solo patrol duty — a key part of serving the community. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics remain closed and elective procedures are canceled through today due to a cyberattack that began Feb. 19, affecting IT systems and patient records. Officials say teams are working to restore services + address financial demands from attackers. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ranked 12, Southern Miss beat Alabama 14-4 on Feb. 24 in Hattiesburg and energized local fans with a strong win at the home stadium. WDAM
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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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