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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 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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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. 1: Bogue Chitto
\ Oct. 8: Drew Young Band
\ Oct. 15: Cole Hill
\ Oct. 22: Folk Descent
\ Oct. 29: Alkebulan Music Philosophy
Food truck partners will sell lunch. Bring your bag chair or picnic blanket.
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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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Oct. 6th, 8th 2026 National Night Out in Forrest County Events will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 6 in North Forrest County (Macedonia Fire Department with N. Forrest and Sunrise and at Rawls Springs Community Center) and October 8 in South Forrest County (Dixie Community Center with Dixie, Brooklyn, Carnes and McLaurin volunteers).
The events will feature safety information, neighborhood watch guidance, snacks, and games.
Coordinated by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office, the traditional event aims to build police-community partnerships and enhance local safety. For more details, call 601-544-7800, ext 260.
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Oct. 6th Hattiesburg Zoo and Oak Grove Public Library Are hosting a special Story Time event on from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Held in the Hattiesburg Zoo’s Asbury Discovery Center classroom, the morning will feature a library-led reading followed by a hands-on craft activity.
Although designed primarily for children ages 0 to 5, guests of all ages are welcome to attend.
The program requires no additional fee and is included with regular Zoo admission and Annual Passes.
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Oct. 6th 2026 National Night Out in Laurel Running from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the family-friendly gathering offers a variety of entertainment including a live DJ, jumpers, kids' activities, and a mechanical bull ride.
Attendees can also enjoy free food and take advantage of free backpack giveaways.
For more details, call LPD at (601) 425-4711.
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Editor's Note
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