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Good morning to you Hattiesburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jail docket reveals this week's arrests across Hattiesburg and nearby agencies.
  • How will Hattiesburg's new propane buses change your daily commute?
  • Nearly 30,000 donated meals now available for Hattiesburg families in need.

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

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 63.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jail Docket for the week of September 24, 2026 (hubcityspokes.com) — Local law enforcement agencies, led by Hattiesburg Police, have released a detailed jail docket for the week of Sept. 24, listing dozens of arrests ranging from shoplifting and DUI to drug trafficking and serious violent charges. The report also includes bookings from Lamar and Forrest County authorities, Petal and Lumberton police, university police, and state and federal agencies, offering residents a snapshot of current criminal activity.
   

2. Hattiesburg Goes Green: $7.5M Grant Brings Propane Buses to Hub City Transit (2026) (custommapposter.com) — Hattiesburg is rolling out 14 new propane-powered buses using a $7.5 million grant, reshaping how residents get around while cutting fuel costs and emissions. Over the next six years, the city will stagger replacements, build fueling stations, and train local mechanics and students, aiming to become a regional hub for propane vehicle expertise and long-term budget stability.
   

3. Church donates nearly 30,000 meals worth of shelf-stable food to local food pantries (wdam.com) — In Hattiesburg, a local stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has helped donate nearly 30,000 shelf-stable meals to area food pantries as part of a nationwide America 250 effort. Boxes delivered to The Breadbasket and Edwards Street Fellowship Center come from members' monthly fast offerings, and residents can apply for assistance through The Breadbasket based on their needs.
   

4. From the Mississippi Jook Band to the musicians still making noise today (hubcityspokes.com) — Hattiesburg's claim as a cradle of rock and roll runs from the 1936 Mississippi Jook Band sessions on Mobile Street to today's Grammy-nominated guitarist Vasti Jackson, who now calls the city home. The piece traces how local musicians like Webb Wilder, Cary Hudson, Tom "Bones" Malone and Jackson carried Hattiesburg's blues-rooted sound from neighborhood churches and juke joints to national stages, keeping the city's musical story alive.
   

5. Best colleges in Mississippi (dailyleader.com) — Two Hattiesburg schools make this new ranking of Mississippi's top colleges, with the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University both earning strong grades and sharing their acceptance rates and SAT ranges. The list compares them with other leading campuses statewide, giving local families a quick snapshot of how Hattiesburg's options stack up for academics and admissions competitiveness.
   

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  • Everyone I must rave on about Julie May and her homemade fudge I've only tried the peanut butter fudge and the white sea salt caramel- but it's the BEST fudge I've ever had!!
    I plan on trying them all and getting some for family and in the office!!! Julie the best!! (Nextdoor Lavel Graves Rd)
  • Anyone have recommendations on dealing with a mouse in the house?
    The little genius ate the bait off two traps already without setting them off. (Nextdoor Forrest Hills)
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  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Part Time Dispatch in Hattiesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hattiesburg here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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