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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Hattiesburg Police Department hosts Popsicles in the Park at Timberton Park from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—the free event gives neighbors and local youth a chance to enjoy popsicles and talk with officers. WJTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to help locate Christoper Law, Jr. (46, 5 feet 7 inches, 185 pounds) wanted for failing to register as a sex offender, and investigators urge anyone with information to call them. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blippi will perform his new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour, at Saenger Theater on November 4 with his friend Meekah and live musical guests—promising an interactive musical experience for kids. Pre-sale tickets start today while general sales open on June 6 with prices ranging from $40.25 to $767.30 and an optional photo experience for $66. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2767 that gives them control of $315 million from the opioid settlement—putting a 15-person advisory council in charge of granting funds for overdose prevention—while public health advocates worry that $56 million may be used on other issues. Mississippi Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Forrest County Health Department will hold two walk-in immunization clinics on this Friday and June 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for incoming kindergarten and seventh-grade students at its Hattiesburg office (5008 Old Highway 42) to meet school vaccination requirements, and a $10 fee will apply for uninsured patients. WDAM
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Dog Days Run Walk
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Kamper Park — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly run or walk with your furry friends while supporting Hub City Service Dogs.
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Whitney: Always Love You - FestivalSouth
7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $45/adult; $20/child — Celebrate the iconic voice of Whitney Houston with a night of her timeless hits and spectacular performances.
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Star-Spangled Celebration on the River
6-10 p.m. — Chain Park — Free admission — Celebrate the Fourth of July with family-friendly activities, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Leaf River.
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