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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rapper Afroman will perform in three Mississippi cities soon — Jackson on Thursday, April 2 at Martin's Downtown, Hattiesburg on Saturday, April 4 at Brewsky's, and Corinth on May 1 at Crossroads Arena. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Mississippi native Brandy Norwood, a Grammy winner and actress from McComb, was honored on March 30 with the 2,839th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in her longstanding career in music and film. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Gulf Coast region fell slightly with Monday's regular fuel averaging $3.59 per gallon compared to $3.60 the week before, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Analysts predict prices may rise 20 to 30 cents per gallon as supply concerns persist. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, MAIN hosted a workshop at USM (University of Southern Mississippi) that taught 450 local participants how to use AI responsibly in teaching and learning. USM is one of 15 educational partnerships working to offer free AI training statewide. WDAM
- ➤ Seminary High School students will surprise award-winning art teacher Ashlye Shoemake on Thursday morning in the gym. The assembly will feature a band performance and cheers that honor her dedication to helping students overcome doubts about their artistic abilities. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg reopened the newly rebuilt Timberton complex — a $2.5 million project with six softball fields and a concession area — and launched its first girls’ softball league since the 2017 tornado; the league featuring 6U, 8U and 10U teams will run over the next four weeks. WDAM
- ➤ The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced finalists for college basketball awards—the Howell Trophy for men and the Gillom Trophy for women. Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard and freshman Madison Francis lead the groups, and winners will be named at a luncheon at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort on April 15. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Timberton Complex reopened today in Hattiesburg—hosting its first softball games since the 2017 tornado. Local players and fans gathered to celebrate the long-awaited return of community sports. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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