Hattiesburg Local News – Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Daily Hattiesburg

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Hattiesburg residents gathered today to honor 3-year-old Okoye Mixon with a memorial service—local leaders and families paid tribute and offered support to her bereaved family. WDAM

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Local residents are urged to prepare for hurricane season by assembling a 72-hour emergency kit with food, water and first aid supplies — a checklist that also advises securing outdoor items, updating insurance and planning evacuation routes. Hattiesburg American

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Poplarville high school football star Ty Keys, a four-star running back ranked No. 14 nationally + No. 7 in state, committed to Miami on May 1 via social media, choosing the Hurricanes over offers from top programs. Hattiesburg American

HATTIESBURG EVENTS

EVENTS

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HATTIESBURG REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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HATTIESBURG JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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HATTIESBURG ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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