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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.
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Now until Sept. 23rd Hattiesburg Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution Announce that Constitution Week is celebrated nationwide from September 17–23.
This observance highlights the importance of the United States' foundational document in shaping the country.
Citizens are encouraged to take time during this week to read and learn about their constitutional rights and responsibilities.
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Now until Oct. 15th Southern Pine Electric: Student Art Contest Open for 7th through 12th graders whose parents or guardians are cooperative members.
To enter, students must submit one original piece measuring at least 16” x 20” that fits specified themes—such as electrical safety or community empowerment—to any Southern Pine office by October 15. "Artists may use markers, crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, canvas, paper, acrylic, clay, and more," Southern Pines tells Pine Belt Radio. "Use your imagination to bring your art to life!"
Category winners will earn a $50 Visa gift card, while a grand prize winner chosen by independent judges will receive $250.
Winning entries will be displayed for one year in a local office lobby, showcased at the November 12 annual meeting in Taylorsville, and featured in "Today in Mississippi" magazine.
"The student’s name, contact phone number, school or homeschool, and artwork title must be written on the back of the submission or attached there," Southern Pines said in a release.
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Sep. 24th-26th 2026 Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival This year's festival in Hattiesburg includes performances of "The Color Purple", presented by Laurel Little Theatre; live gospel and blue music; a barbecue cookoff; a car and bike show; and much more.
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Sep. 25th MSU Pine Belt Master Gardeners: 2026 Fall Garden Day
Themed "Falling Back to Our Roots," the event takes at the Lamar County Community Shelter in Purvis. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., program begins at 9 a.m.
Special guests include Robert Martinez on “The History of Heirloom Bulbs” and Dr. Sherry Bell on “Forgotten Foods: Identifying Wild Edible Foods in Your Backyard.”
Attendees can also browse plant sales hosted by the Master Gardeners and various local vendors throughout the event.
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Sep. 25th Medicare Seminar Hosted by Forrest Health and Hattiesburg Clinic, the seminar takes place from 1 p.m. until 3:30 at FGH's cafeteria meeting rooms.
The seminar will cover Medicare changes, changes to drug plans, the best practices and how caregivers can help.
RSVP by calling 601-288-8119.
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Oct. 3rd Carnes Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Is having the 2026 South Forrest Old Country Picnic at Carnes Community Center (1193 Carnes Rd.) from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
There will be a bounce house, pig chase, train ride, cake walk, games, a raffle, food and craft vendors, and much more.
There will also be a blood drive in honor of fallen brothers and sisters.
For more details, call 601-731-4488.
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Oct. 3rd Oktoberfest 2026 Takes place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church, located at 2001 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg.
There will be authentic German food, live music, a quilt raffle and more. Proceeds benefit local and international missions.
For more details, contact the church at 601-583-4898.
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Oct. 4th Bible Baptist Church: Ralph Yawn Heroes Day The church will honor first responders in the Hattiesburg and Petal areas during its 10 a.m. worship service at 728 South Main Street in Petal. For more details, call the church at 601-946-8537.
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Editor's Note
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