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Hattiesburg
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg will name its Veteran of the Year on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, and a parade will start at 10 a.m. from Hardy Street Baptist Church + Brigadier General Robert Crear will speak at the event + traditional honors such as Quilts of Valor will be recognized. WDAM
- ➤ The Fieldhouse For The Homeless has started accepting donations of coats, jeans, thermals, and long socks as colder weather approaches to help Hattiesburg residents in need; Fieldhouse Manager Katrina Lane said community help is key to maintaining shelter support. Donations are available during normal business hours — from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and the shelter welcomes everyone to stop by. WDAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hattiesburg Concert Band will perform 'The Colors of Fall' on November 9th at 3 p.m. at the Mannoni Auditorium at USM+ uniting local musicians from high school to retirees and featuring a free tribute to veterans. WDAM
- ➤ The University of Southern Mississippi’s McCain Library and Archives now houses original artworks, drawings and personal items from Curious George creators Hans and Margret Rey. Family members and visitors from around the world celebrated the weeklong opening event (including a documentary and musical) and the exhibit will remain on view until mid-December. SM2 Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parts of Mississippi will face a severe weather threat Friday as damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes are forecast along the I-20 corridor while a strong Canadian air mass will bring the season's first hard freeze next week with Hattiesburg expecting lows around 31 degrees. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The federal government will partially fund SNAP benefits this November amid the ongoing shutdown — about 380,000 Mississippi residents who rely on food stamps may receive reduced payments until the government reopens. The White House said full benefits will resume once the shutdown ends. Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lifeguard Southern Mississippi has launched a new quarterly two-day training for emergency responders in Lamar County to practice rare high-risk skills—like intubations and needle decompressions—during 911 calls, and officials said Lawrence County and GP Medical Operations will also join the sessions. WDAM
- ➤ Hattiesburg Zoo provided an update on Sue Ellen—the 25-year-old giraffe with osteoarthritis who received medications, joint supplements, hydrotherapy, and a new sand substrate in her indoor and outdoor enclosures. She continues to join daily feedings with guests as her care team monitors her quality of life. WJTV
- ➤ College students use the 44-mile Longleaf Trace—starting behind Century Park North dormitories—to ease stress with exercise and learning about local wildlife. Built as a Rails-to-Trails project in 2000, the trail now gives a safe way to walk from campus to downtown. SM2 Media
- ➤ UMMC closed the Mississippi Horizons Project in July after losing federal funding, ending its telehealth service that treated opioid addiction with buprenorphine and other supports. The project began in 2022 with $6 million from Congress but ended quietly, leaving fewer treatment options for those in need. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Jones High and Laurel High will meet Friday night for the first time in three years at R.H. Watkins Stadium—each team seeks to clinch a home playoff game as South Jones builds on strong defense and Laurel continues a three-game win streak. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. as both teams prepare for a decisive regional matchup. WDAM
- ➤ Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class on November 5 — the seven honorees include a football star, a championship coach and an Olympic medalist who will be honored in a ceremony scheduled for July 31 to August 1. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Bobby Halford, the long-time baseball coach at William Carey University, will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. The induction ceremony is set for the weekend from July 31–Aug. 1. WDAM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CitiLimitz Concert
7-11 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of CitiLimitz performing live music from their popular soundtrack.
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Hobble Then Gobble 2025 5 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Lake Serene Clubhouse — Registration fee — Start your Thanksgiving with a run or walk to burn off some calories before feasting.
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DJ D.Reau Concert
11 PM - 2 AM — Brewsky's — Ticket required — Dance to the beats of DJ D.Reau in Hattiesburg's lively atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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