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Hattiesburg
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, events across Mississippi will provide music, art, farmers markets, and sports—from live concerts in Jackson to gallery exhibits and community fairs statewide. In Hattiesburg, locals can visit the Pocket Museum's new exhibit, attend Southern Miss Football at The Rock, and join the In Wonderland Unbirthday Party. WJTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Hurricane Hunter flyby opened the 20th anniversary ceremony for Hurricane Katrina at Gulfport's Barksdale Pavilion on Friday as hundreds recalled personal memories of the storm's impact. Local leaders and residents praised the volunteer work that rebuilt south Mississippi—an effort reflecting strong community resilience. Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi is holding its Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday from Aug 29 to Aug 31, offering a no-sales-tax break on guns and archery gear before hunting season. The tax break covers pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammo, cases, and accessories + it excludes trucks, ATVs, knives, and most hunting clothing. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State and Southern Miss will open their football seasons today at The Rock in Hattiesburg—both teams had weak records last season with State winning two games and Southern Miss one. Oddsmakers favor State by 13.5 points—transfers have reshaped the teams as players move between rivals. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Football season is back today as Southern Miss hosts Mississippi State at The Rock with kickoff at 11:00 a.m., and extra visitors are expected to cause traffic delays—especially on Hardy Street, U.S. 49 and Interstate 59 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. City officials will use road closures to clear on-campus traffic and reopen them as soon as traffic has dispersed. WJTV
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Calvin Richardson Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Center at Forrest County — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Multi-Grammy Nominated artist Calvin Richardson as he performs his new hit single.
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Best of Both Worlds Alumni Aftergame Party
9 PM-2 AM — The Bottling Company — General admission & VIP options — Celebrate the rivalry with a classy alumni gathering for JSU and USM fans.
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