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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Hattiesburg named a top U.S. city for hosting sporting events

Plus, Southern Miss falls to James Madison and US 98 over I-59 closes Nov. 13.

The Daily Hattiesburg team2 stories11 sources5 min read

Sports TourismTop story

Hattiesburg is named one of seven top U.S. cities for hosting sporting events

Hattiesburg landed among seven top sports host cities

7
cities recognized as top sports host destinations
$85 million
now being invested in sports-related facilities

Sources: SuperTalk Mississippi Media, Tippah News

Hattiesburg is one of seven U.S. cities recognized as a top destination for hosting sporting events in the 2026 SportsTravel Awards. announced the honor after an open nomination and nationwide voting process run by SportsTravel magazine. Miami received the top award in the category.

Visit Hattiesburg's application highlighted Southern Miss baseball hosting an NCAA regional and William Carey baseball hosting the opening round of the NAIA National Championship this past summer, plus youth and community events. CEO Marlo Dorsey said the recognition reflects growth in the city's sports tourism industry. She added that more than $85 million is currently being invested in sports-related facilities across the city.

“We're honored to be recognized on the national stage.”

Marlo Dorsey, Visit Hattiesburg CEO
  • Other finalists: Houston, Monroe-West Monroe, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Virginia Beach
  • Visitor spending from the events: tens of millions of dollars
  • Facility work: Hattiesburg Sports and Recreation Event Center and Reed Green Coliseum

Hattiesburg's application pointed to five events

EventWhat it was
Southern Miss baseballHosted an NCAA regional
William Carey baseballHosted opening round of NAIA National Championship
Diamond Boys Baseball World SeriesYouth sports event
Big Rip ClassicMississippi's largest disc golf tournament
Hattiesburg Half MarathonRecord-breaking

Sources: SuperTalk Mississippi Media, Tippah News

Southern Miss

Southern Miss falls to James Madison 54-⁠23 at Renasant Stadium on Thursday night

If you missed it, Southern Miss rallied from an early 10-point deficit and led 14-13 with 37 seconds left in the first half. James Madison pulled away anyway. The Golden Eagles' two-game winning streak ended, and they fell to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Sun Belt. The Dukes are 8-2 and 5-2.

James Madison beat Southern Miss 54-⁠23 at Renasant Stadium

  • James Madison54
    Southern Miss23
    FinalSouthern Miss falls to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Sun Belt.

Source: WDAM

James Madison scored touchdowns on its first two second-half possessions and added a 24-point fourth quarter. Southern Miss came in off a 35-21 win over ULM. John White made his first career start at quarterback.

Both quarterbacks topped 250 yards through the air

22Completions19
35Attempts26
266Passing yards251

Source: WDAM

  • Kaden Saunders: six catches, 122 yards
  • Mathis Haygood: 13 tackles, most on Southern Miss
  • JC Evans: four touchdowns for James Madison
  • Attendance: 24,182
  • Next: Sat., Nov. 14, at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, 4 p.m.

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News Notes

US 98

If you cross I-59 on US 98 (Hardy Street), plan ahead: both directions close at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 13 and reopen at 4 a.m. Mon., Nov. 16. MDOT crews will do structural maintenance, and detour signs will be in place. WJTV

Red Kettle

The Salvation Army of Hattiesburg kicked off its Christmas Red Kettle campaign Friday at Turtle Creek Mall with the first ring of the red bell. This year's goal is $100,000. WDAM

$100,000Salvation Army of Hattiesburg's Red Kettle goal this year

The campaign kicked off Friday at Turtle Creek Mall as more families turn to the organization for help.

Source: WDAM

Fire academy

Eleven recruits at the Hattiesburg Fire Training Academy did a nighttime exercise Thursday ahead of graduation. Families were invited for the first time to watch them test their skills. WDAM

Oak Grove

Oak Grove beat Pearl 49-13 Thursday night to win Region 3-7A for the second straight season. The Warriors finished the regular season 8-2 and are the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A playoffs. HubCitySPOKES

Small business

If you run a Hattiesburg small business, Google lets owners create or claim a Business Profile for free. Jamba Jollof co-owner Ola Oladeinde said getting started with his own website cost less than $40 for a domain name and hosting. RHCJC

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Two home kitchen upgrades under $24 while sales last: super-absorbent dish towels that come in an eight-pack and include a hanging loop, and a water-absorbing stone sponge holder that’s minimalist, compact, and keeps counters and sponges dry with natural diatomite stone.

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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Neighbors

Has anyone noticed the plane just flying in circles for a while now?

“I was in the kitchen and kept hearing it then started wondering why it never moved on. My neighbors were outside watching it as well. I thought maybe the Southern Miss game was having skydivers but looks like none are scheduled. Just odd.”

— A neighbor, Longleaf Heights

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The Wrap

A genre-defying musical is on stage in Hattiesburg today. Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 blends soaring pop, electro, folk and Broadway sounds into a story of love, temptation and regret. It's free, at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Not your usual Saturday matinee, and we're into it.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Southern Miss falls 54-23 to James Madison; Hattiesburg wins region
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Hattiesburg High is one win from a third straight region title
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Oak Grove routs Northwest Rankin 38-7 behind QB Kellen Hall
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today; Southern Miss routs Tougaloo
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Daily Hattiesburgto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Hattiesburg named a top U.S. city for hosting sporting events

Plus, Southern Miss falls to James Madison and US 98 over I-59 closes Nov. 13.

The TLDR

  1. Hattiesburg is one of seven top U.S. sports host cities
  2. Southern Miss loses to James Madison 54-23 at home
  3. US 98 over I-59 closes Nov. 13 to Nov. 16
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