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Ongoing Hattiesburg Police Dept. Is warning residents about a recent increase in auto thefts and are urging drivers to take simple steps to secure their vehicles.
Investigators report that most of the recent thefts involved vehicles that were left running and unattended or unlocked with the keys inside.
HPD emphasizes that these incidents are largely preventable. Residents can reduce the risk by turning off their vehicles, taking keys, locking doors, closing windows, and removing or concealing valuables.
Anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about vehicle thefts is encouraged to contact Hattiesburg Police at 601-544-7900 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at P3Tips.com.
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October HPD Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Hattiesburg Police Department joins other local agencies and advocacy organizations to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month during a number of events -- including this one.
\ October 23 – Purple with a Purpose: All day throughout the city; show your support by wearing your favorite shade of purple — the color of domestic violence awareness — and help spark conversations that can save lives.
HPD adds if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at these phone numbers
\ HPD Victim Services Unit: 1-800-649-1092
\ National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — confidential, 24/7
\ If in immediate danger: Call 911
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Now until Oct. 25th 105th South Mississippi Fair
Takes place at the Laurel Fairgrounds.
Enjoy music nightly on the midway, fair food, strolling acts, 4H exhibits and carnival rides.
On October 20 and 21, PRCA Rodeo takes over the Magnolia Center at 7pm, which is included with gate admission.
Take Exit 93 off Interstate 59 in Laurel.
Admission to the fair is $6. Parking is free.
Free entertainment lineup on the Pine Belt Radio Midway Stage:
\ Wed Oct 22: Nola Dukes Band, 6pm-9pm
\ Thu Oct 23: Color the Night, 6pm-9pm
\ Fri Oct 24: Tip Tops, 6pm-8pm
\ Sat Oct 25: Michael Stacey’s Margaritaville, 1pm-4pm
\ Sat Oct 25: Jason Miller Band, 6pm-9pm
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Now until Nov. 16th Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel Is hosting "Picturing America’s Pastime," a historic baseball photography exhibit in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs spanning 150 years of baseball history, from early team portraits to iconic modern action shots, highlighting the sport’s cultural and historical significance.
Find our more about the exhibit and the museum at the website linked just below this sentence.
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Now until Dec. 1st Auditions for Disney’s "Newsies"
FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg will kick off its 2026 season with Disney’s "Newsies", produced by The Hub City Players.
For the first time, the company is accepting online audition submissions, which are open to post-high-school performers of all genders and backgrounds. Round one requires video submissions of singing and dancing by December 1 -- with selected performers moving on to live auditions December 15 and 16.
The production will be co-produced by Dr. Mike Lopinto and Tammy Mansfield, with Jacob Morris making his directorial debut for HCP and choreography led by DeLovitt Rogers and Tracy Smith. FestivalSouth 2026 will also celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a season of patriotic performances.
Tickets for Disney’s "Newsies" and the full season will go on sale in January 2026. Performances, and FestivalSouth, are scheduled for June of 2026.
More details are available at the links just below this sentence.
hubcityplayers.com (for details on auditions) festivalsouth.org (for details on Disney’s "Newsies" and the 2026 season) -
Oct. 25th American Legion Auxiliary: Gumbo Cookoff Takes place at The American Legion Post 11 (1108 North 9th Avenue in Laurel) starting at 10 a.m.
Bracelets are $10 for mouthwatering gumbo samples. There will also be cash prizes and trophies for the best gumbo and a raffle for a 75" smart TV.
For more details, call 601-422-3231 or 253-686-8161.
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Oct. 26th-29th Revival at Trinity Baptist Church Starts October 26 with the 10:30 a.m. worship service. A meal follows the service, "no evening service" is scheduled for October 26, the church tells Pine Belt Radio.
The revival continues October 27, 28, and 29 at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Guest speaker is Trent Sullivan.
The church is located at 35 Trinity Road near Laurel. For more details, call 601-425-4276.
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Oct. 27th Jones College Sports Camp: Women's Soccer Information on the following can be found at JCBobcatCamps.com.
⚽ WOMEN’S SOCCER
\ Oct. 27 – ID Camp for 9th-12th graders. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
\ For more information, contact head coach Dolores Deasley at dolores.deasley@jcjc.edu.
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Editor's Note
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