Good morning, Hattiesburg.

On Saturday, the Sigler Center in Hattiesburg hosted the 9th annual Giving While Living event (with sponsors gifting over 400 children with presents, pizza, and juice) where kids met Santa and beloved characters.

Today at Walthall Park, Victorian Candlelit Christmas features open house tours of six historic homes from 5 to 8:30 p.m. plus carriage rides until 9 p.m.; tickets are $10 while free trolley tours and a Grove Transit shuttle help visitors enjoy the event.

The Mississippi Mass Choir is honoring its roots with its Sound of Church tour that began in Vicksburg on Nov.

23 and includes a service today at Jerusalem Temple Church in Philadelphia plus a finale at White Hill MB Church in Tupelo on Dec. 21.

On Dec. 13, 2025, Ole Miss snapped a four-game losing streak with a 71-67 win over Southern Miss at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.

Coach Chris Beard called it a must-win game as guard AJ Storr nearly hit his season high with 21 points ahead of SEC play.

Mississippi players said they enjoyed a week-long all-star game experience in Hattiesburg despite a loss — the event offered team-building moments and skill development opportunities.

Ragin' Cajuns at Golden Eagles Women's Basketball

7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Reed Green Coliseum — Cost info not available — Southern Miss faces off against Louisiana-Lafayette in a competitive Sun Belt matchup.

The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company

7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Christmas with a stunning ballet performance featuring Tchaikovsky's beloved score.

World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Experience a magical holiday classic with breathtaking performances and enchanting storytelling.