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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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Feb. 6th RESCHEDULED 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. 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 2026 Hattiesburg Caerus Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 10 a.m. in the Hub City.
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Feb. 7th Bay Springs' Masquerade Mania Starts at 1 p.m.
bayspringschamber.com/masquerade-mania
Feb. 7th Columbia Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 1 p.m.
Feb. 7th Waynesboro Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 1 p.m.
Feb. 7th Magee Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 6 p.m.
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Feb. 7th (entries due Feb. 2nd) 2026 Blue Lights, Bright Nights Mardi Gras Parade in Laurel
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. 22nd RESCHEDULED 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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Mar. 29th Messiah Parts II and III Presented by The Meistersingers of Mississippi, the concert starts at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg.
Scheduled during the season of Lent, the Biblical texts of Parts II and III of this beloved choral classic focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus, culminating in the Hallelujah Chorus.
Dr. Jay Dean will serve as guest conductor for this performance.
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June 4th-27th FestivalSouth Organizers have unveiled plans for the 2026 edition of FestivalSouth, which will take place the month before America’s Semiquincentennial.
"Join us as we honor the artistry that has shaped our nation’s soul — not only with stars and stripes but also with the spark of imagination," officials said in a statement online.
As in previous years, several free and ticketed performances will take place in and around Hattiesburg. Among the highlights...
\ FestivalSouth and Hub City Players will present Disney's "Newsies".
\ The Meistersingers of Mississippi will perform a semiquincentennial concert June 7 at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg.
Details are at the link just below this sentence.
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