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Hattiesburg
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shady Grove Fire & Rescue needs at least a dozen new volunteers to boost response times since only about five of the current 21 routinely answer calls—volunteers must be 18 while those 16 and 17 can join the Junior Firefighter Program. Interested persons can join an application meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Station 2 at 215 County Barn Road. WDAM
- ➤ A Hattiesburg bicycle shop will host Save a Life Day + an event offering essential life-saving services for the community. WDAM
- ➤ Officials at The Great Forrest County Fair have readied sterner security measures to protect visitors and maintain order. The enhanced plan—designed after careful review—will be in effect for the entire fair. WDAM
- ➤ Visitors to the Great Forrest County Fair will walk through a new portable AI weapons detection system that quickly screens for possible weapons—part of a $100,000 safety upgrade funded by the county’s Emergency Management District in partnership with Hattiesburg and USM. The system was first tested at a New Year’s Eve event and will be used to secure the fair running through Saturday. WDAM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship is hosting a weeklong course at USM for nearly 70 students and business leaders from Louisiana, Oklahoma — and Florida. The program gives entry-level professionals and local officials a baseline to strengthen their regional economy. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Mississippi State Auditor report found that three nonprofits misused government grants by spending on high salaries, gift cards and gym memberships—details that will be reviewed by the Attorney General's Office—and raised concerns over proper oversight of taxpayer funds. The report, released Sept. 22, named My Brother’s Keeper, 100 Black Men of Jackson and the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets to Mississippi State football's SEC opener against Tennessee are on sale for as low as $92 in the upper deck and $127 in the lower level, with parking passes available starting at $51. The game is scheduled for Sept. 27 at 3:15 p.m. at Davis Wade Stadium and will air on SEC Network. Hattiesburg American
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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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47th C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference
8 AM – 12 PM — The University of Southern Mississippi — $25 confirmation fee — Engage in dynamic discussions and targeted workshops to enhance leadership skills.
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