May 31-June 21 FestivalSouth 2025 Several free and ticketed events are scheduled to take place in and around Hattiesburg.
Among the marquee events: a tribute to Elvis Presley on May 31 and a concert celebrating the music of Whitney Houston on June 21.
Select nights from May 31-Aug. 9 Summer Movie Nights Take place at Town Square Park in Hattiesburg. Each of the following will start "shortly after sunset," officials with the Parks & Recreation Department in Hattiesburg, said.
\ May 31 – School of Rock
\ June 7 – Mulan
\ June 21 – Men in Black
\ June 28 – Mary Poppins
\ July 12 – Dirty Dancing
\ July 19 – Tarzan
\ August 2 – Miss Congeniality
\ August 9 – Princess Diaries
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for a night of classic hits and summer vibes.
June 14th 2025 Dog Days 5K Run
Starts from The Hub City of Hattiesburg.
The event also includes live entertainment and a run-by dog pageant.
Proceeds benefiting Hub City Service Dogs.
Sep. 13th Cruisin' with Trinity Takes place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Petal (53 Corinth Road).
"We will have food and craft vendors, free pony rides for kiddos, and a car show," one of the organizers tells Pine Belt Radio.
Proceeds will help with the church's future community outreach programs and events.
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.
Contact the church for more details; its website is linked just below this sentence.
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.
Matching Donors This is the social networking platform that saves lives. MatchingDonors.com links organ donors with people in need of kidney and other organ transplants.
The Salvation Army Has been supporting those in need in without discrimination for 130 years in the United States.
Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadcast array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.
82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.
Suicide Prevention Hotline If you, a friend, loved one, neighbor, or co-worker is struggling, The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is open around the clock with operators ready to lend an ear and help people out of the darkness.
Just simply dial 988 or visit the website linked just below this sentence.
U.S. Air Force Recruitment Office It's located at 5064 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg. Stop in and find out about the exciting opportunities waiting for you in today's Air Force -- or call 601-329-1816.