Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Hattiesburg.
🎭 Culture
The Midtown Merchants Association hosted its sixth annual Midtown Sounds event today showing performances by Pine Belt artists on the new Craig Wiseman Stage and featuring vendors (and collaborating with Southern Miss as part of Golden Eagle Welcome Week).
Smaller concerts will continue later this year at Midtown Green Park.
📰 Lifestyle
A local parent shared three indoor toy ideas to beat the summer heat, citing a fort-building kit, Lego table, and play-pretend notepads as fun screen-free options.
The suggestions were shared on Aug. 22 to offer creative play alternatives for kids in the community (inspired by STEM learning).
🏈 Sports
Fans attended Southern Miss Fan Fest on Saturday at The Rock, where they got autographs, bought USM merchandise, took pictures with Seymour & watched a scrimmage that set the stage for head coach Blake Anderson's debut and an exciting season ahead.
Southern Miss football held its final preseason scrimmage yesterday at Renasant Stadium, where defense recorded eight sacks and coach Blake Anderson said a decision on the three-man quarterback competition is near.
Key players, including injured Davis Dalton and Tyler Lassiter, are expected to return before the season opener.
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