Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tips on managing lovebug season (wlbt.com) — Hattiesburg residents are dealing with a heavy lovebug season, and local pest experts say the best defense is frequent car washes and a good wax or sealer to protect your paint. The insects are especially active in September, drawn to vehicle exhaust and yard vegetation, but their messy mating swarms should only last a few weeks.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Wondering if there are any faires or fairs or festivals coming up. I know there are quite a few that get hosted around here but I never hear about them until after the fact! (Nextdoor Chapel Hill)
Does anybody use meat to cook up for their dogs? I cleaned out my freezer and have about 20lbs of out of date meat that looks a little freezer burnt. Contact me (leave comment). It will be going in… (Nextdoor Arcadia Sunset)
United Rentals, Inc. posted a job opening for Diesel Tech Intern in Hattiesburg. Apply here.
KFC posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Hattiesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hattiesburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Petal
Petal stays unbeaten with 34-25 victory over Columbia (hubcityspokes.com)
Family of Angela Freeman holds ceremony to honor her and other Petal teens (wlox.com)
PHS Stadium welcomes community for Panther 9/11 Stair Climb (wlbt.com)
Purvis
Morning Break: Saints place Audric Estimé on injured reserve ahead of Week 1 vs Detroit Lions (neworleanssaints.com)
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