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Hattiesburg
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New data from BabyCenter shows that Olivia and Noah remain the most popular U.S. baby names—while Mississippi parents still favor Ava for girls, with Olivia, Amelia, Harper and Mary also popular and William, John, James, Noah and Liam leading for boys. Two new names, Eliana and Aurora for girls and Luca for boys, joined the national top rankings as trends continue to shift. Hattiesburg American
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Hattiesburg’s 2024 report shows tourism spending climbed 3.7% to $604 million, adding over 7,000 jobs while the total economic impact rose by over $914 million. Recreation spending grew by 7.3% — the fastest growing tourism sector over the past five years. WDAM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bellevue Elementary will host its Color Fun Run to raise money for a good cause—inviting students, families, and community members to join and support the event. WDAM
- ➤ Millsaps College has launched the Millsaps Advantage Scholarship that will cover full tuition for four years for Pell-eligible Mississippi students with a 3.5 GPA and a 25 ACT score—eligible first-year students living on campus will be automatically considered starting in fall. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi lawmakers examined a plan to give new mums no-questions cash assistance at the Capitol Thursday — the Rx Kids program, which offers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 a month after birth, was discussed as a way to cut infant deaths. Doctors and public health leaders praised the program's results in Michigan and supported testing it in two counties if state funds are secured by early 2026. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale junior defensive back Hudson Fuqua committed to Mississippi State football on November 6, choosing the Bulldogs over offers from Indiana, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Virginia Tech — he said his strong ties with coach Jeff Lebby and the team’s positive campus atmosphere guided his decision. Hattiesburg American
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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
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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