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The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music will bring internationally acclaimed artists, distinctive musical voices and free performances to Hattiesburg through its 2026-27 Connoisseurs Series.

There is something about October in Hattiesburg.

Maybe it is the first hint of cooler weather. Maybe it is the pumpkins, costumes and excuse to eat entirely too much candy. Or maybe it is because the Hub City packs enough festivals, football, food and Halloween fun into one month to make a pretty convincing case that October really is the best time to be a Hattiesburger.

Free open-air concert will feature dancers from across the United States

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Belhaven University will host a free open-air dance concert as part of Project Dance Jackson. The event will feature local and national artists performing ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip-hop, tap, and other dance styles.

A special “flash mob” performance will take place every hour on the hour, providing energetic and visually engaging opportunities for television footage, photography, and social media coverage.

Mississippi is best known for its blues and barbecue and also its waterfront scenes. Why not put all three elements together and make a weekend of enjoying the tunes, the food and the scenery in Moss Point for the 2nd annual Smokin’ the ‘Sip.

Main Street in Moss Point will be closed to all traffic—except cruisers—on Tuesday, October 6, when the city rolls out the red carpet for visitors and cruisers alike.

The South Mississippi Toy Fest will return on Saturday, bringing more than 100 vendor booths featuring toys, comics, video games and other collectibles to the Lake Terrace Convention Center. 

Thousands of people are expected to visit Fulmer’s Farmstead in Perry County from Sept. 25-27 for the 38th Mississippi Pecan Festival. 

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadershipwill host the fifth annual Southern Miss Cruisin’ on Monday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the South Lawn at Southern Miss Gulf Park in Long Beach, Miss.

A concert series that started with crowds of a few dozen people is nearing the end of another season in Long Beach, where organizers say Long Beach Live now draws hundreds to the city’s Town Green. 

With Mississippi State football season here, the university is preparing to host the popular viral sketch comedy group “SEC Shorts” for a live, special performance on campus.

A free concert series at Riverfront Park is bringing residents together while supporting downtown businesses and encouraging community activity through live music. 

The Lamar County Library System will expand its annual fandom convention beyond a single community this year with the first Pine Belt Portal Con, a free event bringing cosplay, gaming, comics, anime and other activities to the Lamar County Fairgrounds in Purvis. 

Fair Park in downtown Tupelo will be filled with food, shopping, entertainment and plenty for children to do on Saturday, Sept. 12, but behind all the fun of the Shepherd’s Center Fall Festival is a mission that reaches far beyond the festival grounds.

Country-rock star HARDY is returning to Mississippi State for an exclusive performance inside the Humphrey Coliseum on Friday, October 2, STATE 1878 announced Monday.

For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television.

The streets are Mississippi. The storefronts are Mississippi. The actors are Mississippians. So are the people behind the cameras.