Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Petal Children's Task Force thanked donors for funding its new warehouse expansion and now seeks more donations to build shelves to better store food boxes — a move that will help serve over 750 families monthly. The group received a $25,000 gift and a grant from Forrest County Supervisors. WDAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SSI recipients already received a check on December 1 and will get a second on December 31 due to the New Year's holiday. Their Social Security payments will increase by 2.8% starting in January 2026. Hattiesburg American
- ➤ Local banks and post offices in Hattiesburg will operate on modified holiday hours on Dec. 31 while most UPS and FedEx services adjust schedules for New Year’s Eve—on Jan. 1 regular mail and in-person banking will be unavailable except for ATMs and priority shipments. Hattiesburg American
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orangetheory Fitness began a promotional $2-a-day membership offer on Friday (Dec. 26) for local residents seeking science-backed workouts. The offer runs until Saturday (Jan. 31) to help participants kick off a new fitness journey this winter. Hattiesburg American
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The sports column says Ole Miss is poised for a challenge against Georgia if the Rebels play at their best – it also covers the upcoming New Orleans and Duke’s Mayo bowls and notes the resurgent Saints. Mississippi Today
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Hattiesburg Renaissance Festival
12:00 – 11:30 p.m. — SwitchYard — $15 – $20 — Experience the magic of medieval celebration with crafts, music, and festivities in the heart of Hattiesburg.
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Vision Board Party: Vision and Vibes Social
12-3 a.m. — 101 Shadow Lake Dr, Hattiesburg, MS — Included with ticket — Connect with like-minded individuals while creating vision boards and enjoying poetry vibes and food.
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