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Hattiesburg
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Forrest County Board of Supervisors broke ground on two new youth baseball fields at Brooklyn Community Center to give more space to a growing number of players—one field for T-ball and one for children under 10. The $200,000 project is funded by local donors and county support and will be ready for play by spring 2026. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Hattiesburg will have staggered street closures today to support several events. Lucky Rabbit’s Street Market is closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Food Truck Festival on Mobile Street runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oktoberfest on Main Street is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hattiesburger Showdown on Forrest Street is from noon to 5 p.m., Buschman Street is closed from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Main and Forrest Streets are closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.—the city scheduled the closures. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, several high school basketball games were played including North Forrest vs. Collins, Presbyterian Christian vs. St. Patrick, South Jones vs. Long Beach, Sumrall vs. Seminary, and West Jones at Petal—highlights showed key plays and team efforts. WDAM
- ➤ On October 3, Presbyterian Christian faced St. Patrick in a competitive high school game while North Forrest, South Jones, Sumrall and West Jones also played in contests across the region — each match featured strong local performances. The highlights show a busy day in high school sports that energized teams and fans. WDAM
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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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Hattiesburg Zoo Boo
6-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Zoo — Ticket information not provided — Experience a glowing Halloween wonderland filled with dazzling lanterns and fun activities.
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Day of the Dead Parade
3 PM — Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican heritage with a vibrant parade featuring costumes, music, and community spirit.
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Mississippi Esthetics and Spa Conference: 2nd Annual
10 AM – 5 PM — Thad Cochran Center — Pricing not mentioned — A day of education, hands-on training, and networking for estheticians and spa professionals.
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