Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Retired Navy veteran Deborah Barnes is serving free meals today at Southgate Freedom Plaza near Camp Shelby from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—a tribute to her late son Devante Davis and an effort to aid locals still recovering after the recent SNAP pause.

The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter in Laurel needs new toys and gifts from the community this holiday season to help survivors feel cared for—local organizations must schedule drives with pick-up or delivery by Dec.

12, and donations may include clothing and shoes for all ages.

South Jones High School’s Band of Braves returned from Indiana as the Class A Grand National Champion at the Band of America Championships+ they also earned Overall Music Performance and Overall Visual awards and arrived home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday as the community welcomed their success.

In week 12, Alabama lost 23-21 to Oklahoma at home, breaking a 17-game win streak under coach Kalen DeBoer—Texas A&M rallied from a 27-point halftime deficit to edge South Carolina 31-30 while Georgia won 35-10 over Texas; other victories by Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU may shift the upcoming Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings. The results are expected to impact SEC standings as the season progresses.

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.

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.

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.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Grill and Grocery — Tickets required — Celebrate the festive season in your most outrageous holiday attire with games, contests, and a jolly good time.