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Hattiesburg
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg has installed its first safe haven baby box at Fire Station No.1 to give parents in crisis a secure and anonymous way to surrender infants up to 45 days old — a device funded by private donors with over $15,000. It is the ninth baby box in Mississippi and sends a silent alarm to alert fire station staff when used. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zoo Boo will transform the Hattiesburg Zoo this October with over one hundred LED lantern displays featuring witches, ghouls and glowing creatures for a spooky celebration — the event will run from Oct. 10-11, 17-18 and 24-30 from 6 to 9 p.m. and offers animal encounters, rides and themed activities. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ This fall, the de Grummond Collection at the University of Mississippi will host a reunion for the Rey family as they visit Hattiesburg to celebrate the creators of Curious George—featuring exhibitions, a film screening, and a musical performance. The series of events will be held at local venues including Prospect Gallery and the Southern Miss Campus. WJTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Joey Fillingane is drafting legislation to adjust first responders' retirement benefits after House Bill 1 increased service requirements—he said a review report from the Stennis Institute of Government is due next week and will help shape recommendations for the legislative session starting Jan. 6. WDAM
- ➤ The Oak Grove High School Beta Club and MS Votes will host a free voter registration drive at the Oak Grove Public Library on Sept. 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees can register, check their status and view voting machine demonstrations (Beta Club volunteers will also lead a storytime for children). WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. John Gaudet, a retired pediatrician in Hattiesburg, urges lawmakers to reverse planned Medicaid cuts that will reduce access to care for children, seniors and rural clinics. He warned the funding changes will strain hospitals and hurt vulnerable patients—especially in underserved areas—if Congress does not act soon. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Dr. Geralyn Datz of Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates explains that chronic pain affects millions by hurting both body and mind—she warns that many patients feel unseen and overmedication and unnecessary surgeries sometimes follow. WDAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pup Zilla is a five-month-old Beagle who is energetic and friendly with dogs, cats, children and adults. He is vaccinated and neutered—ready to find his furrever home. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Starting Fall, DIRECTV will offer Pelicans games through the Gulf Coast Sports — Entertainment Network to subscribers in 14 Gulf Coast markets as part of a new deal that gives fans access to non-network games and regional sports programming. WLBT
- ➤ WDAM 7 will deliver a broad weekend sports lineup on NBC, ABC and Gulf Coast Sports+Entertainment Network with college football, NFL football and horse racing among featured events. The schedule starts today with soccer, track and college games and continues Sunday with motorsports, lacrosse and additional football coverage. 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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