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Hattiesburg
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 120 participants ran and walked at the 2nd annual Rabbit Run 5k & Fun Run in downtown Hattiesburg Saturday, raising money for the Build Better Scholars program that helps Pearl River Community College students from single-parent families; the Ford Foundation & Southern Prohibition Brewery hosted the event. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crawfish season is at its peak as local companies in the Pine Belt prepare freshly cleaned & seasoned crawfish for high school events and catering. Tony’s Crawfish gets its supply from Louisiana to focus on quality over quantity. WLBT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ EJ Booth handled the media spotlight with quiet poise on April 4, gaining local praise & admiration. His calm approach and steady presence have drawn attention in the community. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers approved a $2,000 pay raise for 30,000 educators on April 1 after proposals for up to a $6,000 raise were cut due to tight state budgets and low revenue collections. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USM quarterback John White showed promising flashes at spring camp today at the University of Southern Mississippi. Coaches say his improved performance & steady progress will help boost team confidence for the upcoming season. 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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