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Hattiesburg
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Extra Table is hosting the Pine Belt food box packing party on Thursday, Mar. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Venture Church’s Hunt Club Campus in Hattiesburg to pack food boxes for families in need (over 60 volunteers are still needed) to complete the event. WDAM
- ➤ Organized by Forrest Health’s Spirit Girls, the eighth annual Prom-a-palooza took place this week at Forrest Health as high school students from across the Pine Belt picked from hundreds of prom dresses priced at $12 each. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting Wednesday, Mar. 4, Oak Grove Library offers an English as a Second Language class led by Mackenzie Gines, inspired by 18-month teaching stints abroad. The weekly one-hour class (5:15 to 6:15 p.m.) welcomes all learners to connect with the community. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare total lunar eclipse that turns the moon red will be visible early Tuesday in Mississippi. Jackson residents can see the eclipse start around 2:44 a.m. (the only total lunar eclipse in 2026) and last until moonset. Hattiesburg American
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi turkey hunters have bagged unusual gobblers including silver, reddish, and multi-beard birds — rare finds that highlight local hunting challenges. Their stories remind Hattiesburg locals of the season's unique allure. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss head coach Christian Ostrander earned his 100th win after the Golden Eagles swept Louisiana Tech 6-2 on Sunday at Pete Taylor Park - Hill Denson Field. The team will face Mississippi State Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the same venue. WLBT
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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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