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Today in HattiesburgMon., Nov. 2

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  • Sunrise 6:14 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:07 p.m.

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Around Hattiesburg

From WJTV, WDAM and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. WDAM2 hours ago

    Burn ban extended in some Pine Belt counties, on WDAM

    Some Pine Belt counties have decided to extend their burn bans into November.

  2. WJTV3 hours ago

    Prom-A-Palooza 2027: Spirit Girls seek dress donations, on WJTV

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Spirit Girls will collect formal dresses and donations for the 2027 Prom-A-Palooza in Hattiesburg. The event will be held on February 28, 2027, at the Forrest General Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Rooms from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prom dresses will be available to purchase for $20. Beginning November 1-December 31,

  3. WJTV3 hours ago

    Jones County schools implement anti-vaping measures, on WJTV

    JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County school leaders are cracking down on student vaping. “Vapes are highly addictive. They are very, very addictive. People our age who have children don’t realize how addictive they are. The first time a student vapes, they are usually hooked, and it changes their brain chemistry. And that’s very

  4. Hattiesburg American6 hours ago

    Ole Miss basketball vs Alcorn State start time, live updates, score, TV channel, on Hattiesburg American

    Ole Miss basketball's season begins today against Alcorn State. Follow for live updates.

  5. WJTV6 hours ago

    USM to bring rarely produced Broadway hit to Hattiesburg, on WJTV

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music will present the Tony Award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 November 6-8, 2026, at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Southern Miss is among a limited number of university programs granted the rights to produce the work, which is known for its

    Also reported byHubCitySPOKES

  6. WJTV6 hours ago

    Southern Miss to host 2nd annual Turkey Toss, on WJTV

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss Athletics will host its 2nd Annual Turkey Toss cornhole tournament ahead of the Golden Eagles’ football game against South Alabama on November 21, 2026. Throughout the tournament, there will be the chance to win prizes through a raffle ticket that each participant will receive. The winning team will receive

  7. Hattiesburg American7 hours ago

    Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings, on Hattiesburg American

    See the latest Clarion Ledger Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings heading into MHSAA, MAIS playoffs.

  8. HubCitySPOKES7 hours ago

    Pine Belt 5A-7A playoff picture: Petal, Sumrall fighting for their playoff lives; Hattiesburg eyes third straight title, on HubCitySPOKES

    The road to Starkville starts next week for Pine Belt 5A-7A schools, but first one more week in the regular season where there is plenty to play for.

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