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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ McDonald's launched its KPop Demon Hunters adult Happy Meal on March 31 in participating Mississippi restaurants, and some collectible cards are now listed online for over $100. Fans are checking their meals for rare cards during the limited-time offer. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Hattiesburg students (Laila N. Barney, Madelyn Grace Leggett, VaLiyah Mosley, Torrin Green) served as pages for the Mississippi Senate on April 6 and were pictured with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Sen. Johnny DuPree during their visit. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council voted in September 2025 to rename part of Pearl Street in honor of longtime USM leader Dr. Eddie Holloway, and community members gathered Monday as the new Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive (stretching from 40th to Golden Eagle Avenue on campus) was dedicated to honor his service. WDAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food Network host Guy Fieri returned to Memphis Barbecue Co. in Horn Lake on Monday, April 6, praising pit master Melissa Cookson for her award-winning dishes. His repeat visits on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives highlight the restaurant as a top local pick & must-try for barbecue fans. Hattiesburg American
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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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