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Good morning Hattiesburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to know before tomorrow's free Hattiesburg High and Alcorn choir concert
  • Which big rodeo events are coming to Hattiesburg's Forrest County arena?
  • Southern Miss rallies twice in Hattiesburg but settles for a home draw

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny with record-tying heat, with a high of 95 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hattiesburg High School Choir gearing up for joint concert with Alcorn State (wdam.com) — Hattiesburg families have a free musical option Tuesday night as Hattiesburg High School's choir joins the Alcorn State Concert Choir for a 6 p.m. performance in the school auditorium. Director Gary McCullum says the collaboration lets local students experience collegiate-level choral singing while giving area Alcorn alumni a chance to reconnect with familiar campus sounds; donations to either choir are welcome but not required.
   

2. These 5 Mississippi Rodeo Arenas Put Your Kids Close Enough To Hear The Bulls Hit The Chute (takingthekids.com) — Families in Hattiesburg can catch major rodeo action close to home at The Center at Forrest County, which hosts events like the Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo and Mississippi High School Rodeo finals. The arena offers comfortable seating, plentiful parking, and even an on-site RV park, making it an easy weekend destination alongside monster truck shows, fairs, and balloon events.
   

3. Troy Earns Road Point in 2-2 Draw at Southern Miss (troytrojans.com) — Southern Miss soccer battled Troy to a 2-2 draw in Hattiesburg, with the Golden Eagles twice coming from behind to equalize, including a late strike in the 84th minute. The Sun Belt matchup saw Southern Miss narrowly outshot but still securing a home point as conference play tightens heading into the final four matches.
   

4. 10 Mississippi Soul Food Kitchens Where Locals Eat Every Single Week (takingthekids.com) — Downtown Hattiesburg diners can find a popular plate-lunch spot at GrateFull Soul, where tomato pie and rotating meat-and-three options draw regular weekday crowds. With a full vegetarian menu, quick counter service, and easy nearby parking, it's a convenient Main Street choice for lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
   

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  • A huge shoutout to @Helen Bryant and her team for coming to my rescue with some plumbing issues I had recently!
    I posted on here needing help, and she responded right away and sent her guys out. They got everything taken care of quickly, professionally, and… (Nextdoor North Pines)
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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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