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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midtown Merchants Association appointed its first executive director, Laura Laughlin, to lead business and event growth in Hattiesburg's Midtown area, covering the corridor (between I-59, Lincoln Road, U.S. Highway 49 and Fourth Street) where development is rising. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Oseola McCarty House museum will open on Saturday, March 7 in Hattiesburg with guest speakers, a home tour, and a birthday cake ceremony celebrating the legacy of the late washerwoman who saved funds for scholarships. The museum is part of the Sixth Street Museum District. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi drivers saw gas prices hit a national average of $2.99 a gallon on Monday—up 5 cents from Sunday—raising concerns that continued U.S.-Iran conflict may lead to further increases, straining the budgets of those who commute frequently. WLBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi College and William Carey University launched a 3+3 Program that lets students earn a bachelor’s and law degree in six years, saving time and tuition while keeping future lawyers here. Interested students must meet admission test scores and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA. Hattiesburg American
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging residents to hunt and eat invasive species such as feral hogs, nutria, and carp to protect native wildlife and reduce ecosystem costs while suggesting recipes like grilled fare or gumbo; hunting and fishing for these species is allowed in Mississippi. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Perry County wildfire is now 65% contained as firefighters work to secure the affected areas + local officials advise residents to monitor updates. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents should prepare for a longer detour when the Sims Road swamp bridge closes early April for eight to nine months due to county upgrades. District 1 Supervisor Gentry Nordica advises drivers coming from the east to follow the 98 bypass + Camp Shelby route. WDAM
- ➤ Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, Mar. 8 at 2 a.m. as clocks move forward one hour; residents are advised to set their clocks before sleep on Saturday (devices update automatically). SuperTalk Mississippi Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi’s 2026 turkey season is forecast to be excellent as strong hatches and better habitat promise plenty of 2-year-old gobblers. The season opens on Saturday, March 14 (youth season starts March 7). Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State, ranked fourth after a loss to UCLA, will host top-10 Southern Miss tonight at 6 p.m. in Hattiesburg, with the contest broadcast on ESPN+ and SuperTalk Mississippi stations. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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