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Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, several locals joined the ‘No Kings’ rally (held along Hardy Street near the library) to voice their concerns. The event was one of several similar gatherings across Mississippi. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 30,000 people visited downtown Hattiesburg yesterday for the 38th annual Hubfest, hosted by the Area Development Partnership and sponsored by the city & Forrest County. The festival featured 175 arts, crafts and food vendors, live music on four stages and a headline performance by country singer Travis Denning. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Festival vendors in the Pine Belt report rising gas costs are increasing expenses and changing travel habits during the busy festival season. Vendors such as Carlos Twillie and Cedric Rogers now plan to attend more local events – a strategy aimed at reducing long-distance trips as fuel prices climb quickly. WLBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers have combined House and Senate proposals into a teacher pay raise bill that will increase salaries for teachers, assistant teachers and college educators. Senator Dennis DeBar said the final report — expected to pass soon — could improve compensation starting next school year. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ On Friday, Head Start hosted its annual Power of Presence Fatherhood Conference at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center in Hattiesburg, where fathers took part in interactive activities & listened to talks on mental health, relationships and financial literacy. WLBT
- ➤ William Carey University dedicated the rebuilt Mississippi Woman’s College Heritage Plaza on campus Friday after it was destroyed in the 2017 tornado — the new plaza connects to an outdoor stage and features restored historical markers honoring its roots. WLBT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Robert E. Russell Sportsplex now has a new entrance that eases traffic flow and splits access between upper and lower parking, just in time for ball season. It is located across from Hancock Whitney Bank on Central Avenue in Petal. 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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