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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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South Forrest County Forrest Bank The organization is seeking donations of food, which can be dropped off at the Pinebelt Foundation office (1501 Adeline Street, Suite 1, Hattiesburg) or the Brooklyn County Barn (2169 Carnes Road, Brooklyn).
Financial donations can be made to the food bank with a check to the Pinebelt Foundation, 1501 Adeline Street, Suite 1, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, or by visiting the website we've linked just below this sentence.
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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.
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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.
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Veterans Memorial Museum in Laurel Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 920 Hillcrest Drive.
Admission is free but donations are always appreciated.
