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Coffee in hand, Hattiesburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hattiesburg's $6.45M bus upgrade change your commute?
  • Where Hattiesburg families can spread a blanket for fall movie nights.
  • See how William Carey's new rankings stack up in Mississippi.

Also on today's calendar: South Mississippi Genealogical & Historical Society and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hattiesburg receives Grant for New Transit Buses (sm2media.com) — Hattiesburg just secured a $6.45 million federal grant, plus over $1 million in city funds, to replace 14 aging Hub City Transit buses with cleaner propane-powered models and upgrade fueling and maintenance facilities. New buses will roll out in phases starting in 2027, improving reliability for riders across the city and the University of Southern Mississippi campus.
   

2. Pack A Picnic Blanket For These 5 Mississippi Drive-In And Outdoor Movie Nights This Fall (takingthekids.com) — Town Square Park in downtown Hattiesburg offers cozy, family-friendly outdoor movie nights and music events on a shaded lawn that's easy to navigate with kids. With a playground, nearby restaurants, bike amenities, and regular free gatherings like Friday music and a seasonal farmers market, it's a convenient fall hangout for residents from across the Pine Belt looking for low-cost evenings outside.
   

3. William Carey: High marks from Niche.com (hubcityspokes.com) — Hattiesburg's William Carey University climbed 30 spots in Niche.com's 2027 national rankings, landing in the top fifth of U.S. four-year schools. The university earned multiple No. 1 rankings in Mississippi, including Best Colleges for Education, History, Christian Colleges, and Top Private Universities, reinforcing its appeal for local students seeking strong academics and value close to home.
   

4. Art Industry Veteran Catherine Edmonson Selected as Southern Miss Gallery Director (hubcityspokes.com) — A familiar face in Hattiesburg's arts scene, Catherine Parker Edmonson has been named director of the University of Southern Mississippi's Gallery of Art and Design. Drawing on her work in downtown Hattiesburg and with the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art, she plans to strengthen campus-community connections through exhibitions, lectures, and workshops that spotlight regional and national artists.
   

5. 'What if I just rode my bike?': How two students ventured across the country on two wheels (browndailyherald.com) — One of the nonprofits boosted by a Brown student's cross-country bike ride was the Spectrum Center in Hattiesburg, which supports and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. As he pedaled from Florida to California, the rider spent two weeks volunteering at the center and raised part of more than $30,000 shared among three grassroots organizations nationwide.
   

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    Thursday October 1
  • Concert Band in Concert →
    The Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium, Hattiesburg
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • My friend lost her baby near Williamsburg Rd.
    His name is Milo and he's very friendly. If anyone sees him please reach out PS my # is 601-325-8262 and this sweet guy has big ears and loves… (Nextdoor 28th and Jamestown)
  • Hi all!
    I departed Wyoming and plan on arriving in Hattiesburg on 1 October. I'm a 62 year old retired USAF veteran. Some hobbies include: chess, cycling… (Nextdoor Midtown)
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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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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