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Morning Hattiesburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hattiesburg drivers can protect their cars during lovebug season.

Also on today's calendar: A Night on the Wheel Pottery Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 98, low: 73.
  • 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    I cleaned out my freezer and have about 20lbs of out of date meat that looks a little freezer burnt.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)

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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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