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Ongoing - First Tues. of each month  Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group Meeting    Covington County Hospital invites caregivers of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia to attend its dedicated support group meeting. The group meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Sessions are held locally in the hospital's ER Classroom. For more details or questions regarding the meetings, call 601-698-0128. Ongoing - Wed. & Sat.  Forrest County Farmers Market   Hattiesburg’s oldest market since 1947 is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at 1200 Corrine Street. This indoor facility provides easy parking and accessible shopping for locally grown produce, home-baked goods, and handmade crafts regardless of the weather. It remains a staple for the community, offering a wide variety of Mississippi-made products from local vendors and artisans. For more details, call 601-545-6082. https://www.facebook.com/ForrestCountyFarmersMarket/ Every Thurs. until Oct. 29th Hattiesburg Arts Council: Brown Bag Concert Series The following performances take place from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Commons at Gordon's Acres. \ Oct. 22: Folk Descent \ Oct. 29: Alkebulan Music Philosophy Food truck partners will sell lunch. Bring your bag chair or picnic blanket. /hattiesburgartscouncil Now until Dec. 18th  WJMS Showchoir Fundraiser  Do you have any gently worn, used, or new shoes you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating them to West Jones Middle School's fundraising event.  Donations can be dropped off at the middle school, West Jones Elementary, Holt and Associates, or the Children's Specialty Clinic of Laurel. Contact the school for more details. West Jones Middle School Oct. 17th-18th 40th Anniversary Fall Muster Takes place at Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library (2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi).  Experience life in the 1860s with battle reenactments, live period music, living historians, a ladies tea, and more. www.visitbeauvoir.org /beauvoirms Oct. 17th South Jones H.S.: Southside Showdown   This adult 3-on-3 basketball tournament is open to players 18 and older who have graduated. Teams of three to four players can register for $100. Each participating team is guaranteed three games as they compete for prizes, a championship trophy, and bragging rights. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the South Jones Lady Braves Basketball program. Please click here for event details and sign-up. Oct. 17th  American Legion Post 11  "The Hut" in Laurel will host its October Karaoke Competition starting at 9 p.m.  Contestants must sign up by 8:45 p.m. with a $5 entry fee for this final monthly event. The winner will secure the ultimate remaining spot in November's 2026 Grand Finale. Interested participants can text "Rules" to 601-335-4884 for complete competition details. Oct. 18th Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi  Is hosting Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes at the Longleaf Trace Southern Miss Gateway in Hattiesburg. Registration costs $25 and includes lunch, with activities beginning at 1 p.m. and the walk starting at 2 p.m. All funds raised directly support diabetes educational and medical assistance programs within the state. Participants can register or request a team packet by calling (601) 957-7878. msdiabetes.donordrive.com Oct. 22nd  Laurel Sports Hall of Fame   The inaugural class will be honored at a special banquet at Life Church in Laurel.  This first class features 25 individuals who made significant athletic contributions to the Laurel community across multiple local high schools. In addition to athletes, the Hall of Fame will recognize dedicated coaches and community supporters of the Laurel School District. www.laurelms.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/hall-of-fame/ Editor's Note For more events, please click on the second arrow button from the right.  The two central arrow buttons will advance this calendar backward and forward one page. If you're looking for the ongoing events we talk about, they're listed at or near the end of our calendar. The best thing to do is click on the rightmost arrow button below.  Thanks for letting Pine Belt Radio and thepinebelt.com serve you. Doug Morris doug@pinebeltradio.com Showing 1-10 of 31 records.