🌱 Sumrall junior who powered last year’s title run gets statewide spotlight

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• Sumrall junior who powered last year’s title run gets statewide spotlight

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Top Mississippi high school volleyball players to watch for 2026 MHSAA, MAIS season (hattiesburgamerican.com) — Sumrall volleyball fans can cheer on junior Rivers Dedeaux, who is listed among Mississippi’s top high school players after helping the Bobcats capture their first-ever MHSAA championship last season. The statewide roundup highlights standout athletes from schools across Mississippi as the 2026 volleyball season gets underway. It’s a strong sign Sumrall will be a team to watch again.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Volleyball @ Hartfield
  Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  5:00 pm

Friday August 7

• FCA mtg in gym
  Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  7:40 am

Saturday August 8

• Greg Warren →
  Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, 201 Forrest St, Hattiesburg
  7:30 pm

Monday August 10

• Seminary Bulldogs vs North Forrest Eagles →
  Seminary High School, 200 E Main St, Seminary
  5:00 pm
• OGMS Volleyball @Petal
  Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Seminary Bulldogs vs West Marion Trojans →
  Seminary High School, 200 E Main St, Seminary
  4:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• JV/V Vball vs Bay/ Vball Facility
  Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  5:30 pm

Friday August 14

• August 14th Equipment Auction →
  Circle B Farm & Auction LLC, 282 Purvis To Columbia Rd, Columbia
  9:00 am

Saturday August 15

• Third Saturday Scratch-Off at Blooms →
  Blooms Company, 301 Mcleod St, Hattiesburg
  10:00 am

Monday August 17

• OGMS Volleyball @ Leaksville
  Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Girls soccer pictures in gym
  Oak Grove Middle School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  4:00 pm
• JV/V Vball @ Pearl
  Oak Grove High School Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Western Container Corporation posted a job opening for Blow Mold Maintenance Tech - 8 Hour Shift in Hattiesburg. Apply here.
• Airgas, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Shift Supervisor in Hattiesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sumrall here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hattiesburg

• Hattiesburg City Council approves federal housing plan, DUI grant and Midtown streetscape amendment (wdam.com)
• Serengeti Springs Earns Prestigious 4-Star StarGuard ELITE Aquatic Safety Audit Rating for Third Consecutive Season (hubcityspokes.com)
• 8 Family-Owned Mississippi BBQ Spots Grilling Steaks Locals Swear By (takingthekids.com)

Petal

• Ariana Grande, 'Petal' (floodmagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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