Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Laurel Main Street is seeking teams to join the 2nd Annual Wing Wars, which will be held on November 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Magnolia Street—teams will pay $250 for entry and receive 40 pounds of wings, with entries judged in two categories and sponsored by Wayne-Sanderson Farms. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jane Kersch, a pediatric eye surgeon and dedicated runner, has raced in 49 states and on six continents and will run in Ocean City on November 1 to complete her goal of competing in all 50 states — a milestone reached through local 5Ks, half marathons, and full marathons. She trains with the Pine Belt Pacers and joins races that support charity — building on her past successes. WDAM
- ➤ After beating Oklahoma 34–26 on Oct. 25 with Trinidad Chambliss throwing for 315 yards, one touchdown and rushing for 53 yards—a strong performance against the top scoring defense—Coach Lane Kiffin's Rebels remained No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released Oct. 26. Hattiesburg American
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket details available — Sing and dance along with Blippi and friends in this lively musical event for families.
-
Repertory Dance Company: Fall Evening of Dance
7:00 PM — Theatre and Dance Building — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable showcase of movement and expression by talented dancers.
-
Reed Timmer Meet and Greet
7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Cost not listed — Post Show Meet and Greet with Reed Timmer includes a photo op and Team Dominator sticker.
-
Ballet Magnificat: Light Has Come
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a powerful dance retelling of the story of salvation from the angels' perspective.
-
Jeff Tweedy Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available starting July 18 — Experience the intimate sounds of Jeff Tweedy, a respected songwriter, as he performs solo and Wilco favorites.
-
CitiLimitz Concert
7-11 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of CitiLimitz performing live music from their popular soundtrack.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Skills are cheap. Passion is expensive.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Hattiesburg
Welcome to the Daily Hattiesburg, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Hattiesburg, Mississippi community. If you like the Daily Hattiesburg, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Hattiesburg.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Hattiesburg and across Mississippi. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Hattiesburg
A free Hattiesburg community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyhattiesburg.com/sitemap