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Hattiesburg
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg Police arrested 20-year-old William Decorius Beverly after a traffic stop on Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. on U.S. Highway 49—he is charged with possessing a device designed to illegally modify a firearm into a machine gun. Hattiesburg American
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PRCC opened its Asbury Allied Health and Nursing Building on the Forrest County campus on Tuesday with a ribbon cutting that gathered students and supporters—state funding built the $4 million facility and it will let the college add about 200 nursing students per semester. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laurel police chief Earl Reed said crime has dropped over the last two months since he took charge—new staff and a minor curfew passed by Mayor Magee have kept juveniles off the streets. He added that officers will attend a certification class on new motorcycles next week to further strengthen his team. WDAM
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Transportation will build a new bridge in 2026 over the Tallahatchie River and will give away a historic 76-year-old steel bridge on Highway 32 in Tallahatchie County free of charge for relocation and preservation. Formal proposals (sent to Brian Childs at P.O. Box 660, Batesville) must be submitted by October 1 (with reimbursement for removal costs) to qualify for the offer. WJTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Animal Medical Center in Hattiesburg is celebrating 50 years by offering round-the-clock pet care at two locations with a team of 12 veterinarians—handling about 100 emergency cases each month while remaining committed to treating pets like family. WDAM
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Toad the Wet Sprocket with KT Tunstall
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music from the beloved band Toad the Wet Sprocket and the dynamic KT Tunstall.
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James McMurtry Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of Texas music with James McMurtry and special guest BettySoo.
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Shrek The Musical by Picayune Theatre Company
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a full-scale musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this vibrant community production.
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Shrek - The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a larger-than-life fairytale adventure with a talented cast in this high-energy musical.
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Hocus Pocus Movie Night Experience
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Special event price — Experience a magical night with costume contests and themed treats at this enchanting screening.
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Taste Of The South Food Truck Festival
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Fairley's Wings & More — Free entry — Experience a delicious gathering of food trucks and live music showcasing the best flavors from the South.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — The Lawn at Lake Terrace — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-defying music with Rainbow Kitten Surprise's electrifying performance.
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