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Oct. 17th South Jones H.S.: Southside Showdown This adult 3-on-3 basketball tournament is open to players 18 and older who have graduated. Teams of three to four players can register for $100.
Each participating team is guaranteed three games as they compete for prizes, a championship trophy, and bragging rights.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the South Jones Lady Braves Basketball program.
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Oct. 18th Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Is hosting Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes at the Longleaf Trace Southern Miss Gateway in Hattiesburg.
Registration costs $25 and includes lunch, with activities beginning at 1 p.m. and the walk starting at 2 p.m.
All funds raised directly support diabetes educational and medical assistance programs within the state. Participants can register or request a team packet by calling (601) 957-7878.
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Oct. 22nd Laurel Sports Hall of Fame The inaugural class will be honored at a special banquet at Life Church in Laurel.
This first class features 25 individuals who made significant athletic contributions to the Laurel community across multiple local high schools.
In addition to athletes, the Hall of Fame will recognize dedicated coaches and community supporters of the Laurel School District.
As of this writing, tickets for the banquet are anticipated to become available soon via the City of Laurel’s website.
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Oct. 30th 2026 Wesley Open Charity Challenge Takes place at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Hattiesburg
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Hub City Wesley's ministry to college students, while participating teams can win charitable donations ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of their choice.
Interested participants can find more information or register online at the link just below this sentence.
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Oct. 31st Macedonia Baptist Church: Car Show and Chili Cook-Off Takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 609 Macedonia Road in Petal.
Vehicle registration opens at 9 a.m. with a $25 entry fee, welcoming everything from classic cars to motorcycles, and vehicles must be on site by 11:30 a.m. for judging.
While entering the chili cook-off is free, attendees can purchase a $10 armband to sample the chili and vote for this year's champion.
Event t-shirts will be available for $25 alongside additional food and beverages available for purchase on site.
Proceeds benefit the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department. For more details, call the church at 601-545-3110.
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Nov. 7th Bouie River Valor Bridge Foundation Their fundraiser starts at noon at Peps Point (382 Peps Point Road, Hattiesburg).
Festivities include a silent auction, car show, food, and more.
Proceeds benefit the foundation, a non-profit organization building a campground retreat for combat veterans dealing with PTSD.
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Nov. 15th The Meistersingers of Mississippi Their fall concert will celebrate legendary American composer George Gershwin.
The Meistersingers will preform "Fascinating Rhythm," "Strike Up the Band," and pieces from his opera, "Porgy and Bess."
The performance starts at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg.
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Nov. 21st Jasper County Central VFD's Fundraiser This year's event will include a plate lunch and silent auction. Support volunteer blaze busters in Jasper County. .
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Mar. 21st, 2027 The Meistersingers of Mississippi The ensemble will perform J.S. Bach’s landmark masterwork, "St. John Passion". First staged in 1724, the piece draws from the Gospel of John and is composed for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. The performance is scheduled for Palm Sunday and will feature the return of guest conductor Dr. Jay Dean.
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Auto Thefts The Hattiesburg Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in auto thefts and are urging drivers to take simple steps to secure their vehicles.
Investigators report that most of the recent thefts involved vehicles that were left running and unattended or unlocked with the keys inside.
HPD emphasizes that these incidents are largely preventable. Residents can reduce the risk by turning off their vehicles, taking keys, locking doors, closing windows, and removing or concealing valuables.
Anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about vehicle thefts is encouraged to contact Hattiesburg Police at 601-544-7900 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at P3Tips.com.
