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Hattiesburg
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jones County District Attorney is hosting the Community Easter Egg Hunt for its second year to honor National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Pine Belt. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Following a recent legal victory, Afroman is set to perform in Jackson on Thursday, April 2 at Martin's Downtown with stops in Hattiesburg on Saturday, April 4 at Brewsky's and in Corinth on Friday, May 1 at Crossroads Arena — his Freedom of Speech Tour kicks off with clear legal wins fueling his return. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ The Benjamin Cone III & Worship Choir will perform its Palm Sunday Concert IV in Hattiesburg on Sunday as Road Trip Manager Demetrius Marsalis and Worship tenor Mark Frazier shared details with WDAM 7. WDAM
- ➤ Prentiss Institute celebrated its 100th anniversary by receiving a $7,500 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council to fund the Rosenwald Centennial Program—set for June 14 with film screenings and a documentary, and free to the public. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss ROTC celebrated its 75th anniversary on campus with a ceremony that honored its legacy in training future leaders. The event featured speeches and displays that showed its long-standing tradition. WDAM
- ➤ Prentiss Institute (celebrating 100 years) received a $7,500 grant to support its milestone events in the local community today. The institution will use the funds to enhance its programming for the anniversary. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Power has been restored in Downtown Hattiesburg after a brief outage, local utility officials confirmed. They said inspections will continue to ensure safe service for residents. WDAM
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Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - The Hard Road Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $43.30- $74.25 — Experience the dynamic sound of blues with Kingfish's innovative musical journey.
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Downtown Crawfish Jam 2026
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walthall Park — $40-$50 — Enjoy live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish at this family-friendly festival.
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