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Now until March 8th United Way of Southeast Mississippi: 2026 $100K Payday Raffle
The Hattiesburg-based United Way’s traditional raffle gives participants the chance to win $100,000 in cash while supporting vital programs and services across the region.
During the Early Bird period, which lasts through February 8, ticket purchasers will also be entered to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card. As an added bonus, anyone who purchases three consecutive tickets at one time will receive one free ticket, quadrupling their chances to win.
The Early Bird winner will be drawn on Thursday, February 19, and announced on United Way of Southeast Mississippi’s social media channels.
The $100,000 Grand Prize drawing will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at Keg & Barrel West Hattiesburg. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
Tickets may be purchased using any of the following methods:
📱 Text: Text PAYDAY to 91999, complete the form, and submit payment by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
💻 Online: Purchase tickets at www.unitedwaypayday.org using a credit card through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
📞 Phone: Call 601-545-7141 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
👤 In Person: Tickets will be available until close of business on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the following locations:
\ Corner Market: Midtown Hattiesburg; Oak Grove; Petal
\ Citizens Bank: Hattiesburg; Sumrall
\ Community Bank: Hwy. 98 West; Hwy. 49 South
\ Grand Bank: Westover Drive
\ Hancock Whitney: Lincoln Road; Oak Grove; Petal; Purvis; Prentiss
\ United Way of Southeast Mississippi: 16 Office Park Dr., Ste. 6, Hattiesburg
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Jan. 25th Pine Belt Pirates The defending league champion baseball team has released its tryout schedule and invites all talented players to participate. Tryouts are scheduled at 3 p.m. at 605 Hillcrest Loop in Petal.
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Jan. 31st Mardi Gras Parade in Ellisville Starts at 6 p.m. in the downtown area. For more details, call 601-778-3006.
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Feb. 1st Extra Table FEEDS: Breaking Out of Hunger Starts at 1 p.m. (gates open at noon) at the Sumrall Amphitheater. Live music will be provided by The Parchman Band. Admission is a couple cans of food or a donation to Extra Table.
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Feb. 5th Forrest Health’s Spirit of Women Is joining Southern Miss Athletics for “Batter Up! Baseball Talk for Besties” at Pete Taylor Park.
Led by Head Coach Christian Ostrander, the event offers a fun way to learn baseball basics while enjoying locker room tours, on-field drills, and photo opportunities with Golden Eagle players.
Attendees will also benefit from expert health insights from Cardiologist Josh Blair and enjoy traditional ballpark concessions.
Ticket information is at the link just below this sentence. Organizers tell Pine Belt Radio space is limited.
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Feb. 6th 2026 Krewe of St. Catherine Parade in Hattiesburg Under the theme of "Off The Rails: Trains, Trains, Trains!", the parade starts at 6 p.m.
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Feb. 7th (entries due Feb. 2nd) 2026 Blue Lights, Bright Nights Mardi Gras Parade
Presented by Bok Homa Casino and the Fraternal Order of Police, the parade starts at 6:30 p.m., with lineup beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Parade entries should have a Mardi Gras theme, as floats will be judged on originality and artistic design, organizers tell Pine Belt Radio.
For more details, call 601-425-7233 or 601-698-4992.
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Feb. 7th 2026 Hattiesburg Caerus Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 10 a.m.
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Feb. 7th Bay Springs' Masquerade Mania Starts at 1 p.m.
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