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.
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.
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.
Nov. 15th Macedonia VFD Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
Takes place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church (609 Macedonia Road).
Proceeds benefit the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department.
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Nov. 22nd The Gift of Living Presented by The Meistersingers of Mississippi, the concert starts at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg.
The concert will feature choral works by Aaron Copland and Dan Forrest, among others.
Mar. 29th, 2026 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.
June 4th-27th, 2026 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.
Caregiver Support Group Monthly meetings will be held from 11 a.m. until noon at The Pause Café at Life Church on Highway 84 west of Laurel.
Virtual options are available.
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Domestic Violence If you are a victim of abuse or know someone who is, call the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, toll free at 1-800-649-1092 for help. All calls will be confidential.
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