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In today's newsletter:
- Can Hattiesburg finally turn heartbreak into a long-awaited state title run?
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pine Belt Blitz: Hattiesburg (wdam.com) — Hattiesburg High's Tigers kick off their 2026 football season at home this Friday at 7 p.m. against Petal, chasing a long-awaited first state championship. After back-to-back title game losses, coaches and players say the city's expectations, a seasoned quarterback, and an improving defense are driving an all-out push to finally finish on top.
📸 Around Hattiesburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hattiesburg
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Tuesday August 25 - JV/V Vball VS Brandon/ Vball Facility
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5:00 pm Wednesday August 26 - Boys Golf @ Pine Creek (TBA)
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
8:00 am Thursday August 27 - JV/V Vball @ Northwest Rankin
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5:00 pm Friday August 28 - FCA mtg in gym
Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
7:40 am - Varsity Football VS Starkville/Stadium
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
7:00 pm Monday August 31 - OGMS Volleyball @ PCS
Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5:00 pm - 9th & JV Football VS Wayne County/Stadium
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
6:00 pm Tuesday September 1 - OGMS Volleyball @ Meridian
Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
4:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday August 24 - Boys/Girls Golf @ Columbia
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
8:00 am - OGMS Volleyball vs Purvis @ home (gym)
Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5:00 pm - 9th/JV Football @ Petal
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
6:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - JV/V Vball VS Brandon/ Vball Facility
Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a warning to anyone feeding their dog "Farmer's Dog";
my 1 y/o chihuahua has been hospitalized since Thursday 8/20 with pancreatitis related to eating this food. There is a class action lawsuit against… (Nextdoor Bent Creek) - Missing a package that should have been delivered to 598 Concart Street.
Did anyone receive a package addressed to me, Michael Roberts, from Missouri? Please let me know it is a gift to my mom. (Nextdoor The Oaks)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Hattiesburg. Apply here.
- GardaWorld posted a job opening for Armed Security Officer in Hattiesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hattiesburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sumrall
- Tree limb falls through Sumrall home during severe storms (wlbt.com)
Ellisville
- 5 students hurt in Jones County rollover crash involving pickup truck, officials say (fox40jackson.com)
Ok Hattiesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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