Good morning to you Hattiesburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Regular monthly meeting, guests welcome and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? š¤ (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Hattiesburg Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla SpeedtestĀ®. Based on analysis by OoklaĀ® of Speedtest IntelligenceĀ® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Hattiesburg Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Hattiesburg.
ā¢ South Mississippi Toy Fest Returns Bigger and Better Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Lake Terrace Convention Center (hubcityspokes.com) ā Hattiesburg collectors and families can mark their calendars for South Mississippi Toy Fest, coming to the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center on Saturday, September 26, 2026. With 100-plus vendors, celebrity guests, raffles benefiting ARC of the Pine Belt, and affordable admission options, it's designed as a full day of nostalgia, shopping, and community fun.
Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Black Family Sets Record for Oldest Living Siblings (theroot.com) ā A Hattiesburg family just made global history: the eight Davis siblings have been certified by Guinness World Records with a combined age topping 721 years. Raised near William Carey University and educated at historic DePriest Consolidated High School, they credit strong parents, community involvement, and resilience through segregation and the Great Depression for their remarkable longevity and ongoing community service.
Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Pathway Home prepares inmates for life after prison (wjtv.com) ā In Hattiesburg, the Pathway Home Five Re-Entry Program is working with incarcerated men to change thinking patterns, build job skills, and prepare for life after prison. Through 12-week courses, Moral Reconation Therapy, and up to a year of follow-up support, staff help graduates see themselves as more than a DOC number and successfully reenter South Mississippi communities.
Ā Ā Ā
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Petal
Purvis
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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Hattiesburg Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.