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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, National Donut Day, Hattiesburg’s Salvation Army—led by core mission associate Kenny Coalson—handed out donuts to first responders to honor a tradition that began during World War I. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg’s African American Military History Museum held a Storytime with a Soldier event on Friday where a local veteran read stories and led a coin jar decoration activity to help children learn about veterans—an event that will be repeated on June 27. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office warned Mississippians on June 6 about fraudulent business filings that use stolen personal data to create fake entities—once filed, the records cannot be changed. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious filings to the office or the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-281-4418. WJTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Miss basketball hired former Ole Miss assistant Win Case as its new associate head coach on June 6. He served as interim head coach after Kermit Davis was fired and joins coach Jay Ladner’s staff—one of three new additions aimed at boosting the team’s recruiting and coaching efforts after his tenure at Ole Miss since 2018. Hattiesburg American
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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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