🌱 Hattiesburg Perfect Water Score Again + Arts Program Campaign

Hey, Hattiesburg. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 94 Low: 74.
• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Hattiesburg:

1. Hattiesburg has achieved a perfect five out of five score on its annual drinking water report for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Mayor Toby Barker and Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe announced the accomplishment during a news conference, highlighting the city's commitment to providing high-quality drinking water. The city has made continuous improvements to its water infrastructure and is currently undertaking upgrades at Water Plant No. 1 to ensure continued excellence. (Pine Belt News)
2. The Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA) has launched the "Note by Note: 27 for 27" campaign to raise funds for their arts programming in the Pine Belt. The campaign aims to raise $27,000 through monthly donations from supporters. The HCA seeks to ensure the continuation of high-quality entertainment, support local artists, and provide opportunities for the community to engage with the arts. (Magee News)
3. The Hattiesburg Farmers Market offers Loyalty Cards where customers can collect vendor signatures by making purchases. By collecting signatures from different vendors, customers have a chance to win a big basket prize at the end of each calendar month. Remember to fill out the card each month for a chance to enter the drawing and win the prize. (Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Hattiesburg:

Saturday, July 8

• Saturday Market At Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market (9:00 AM)

Sunday, July 9

• Magic Celebration At Top Tier Board Games (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hattiesburg Police is seeking Skyla Nix, 20, for using a stolen credit card to make purchases. If you have any information about her location, please contact Hattiesburg Police at 601-545-4971 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP. (Hattiesburg Police Department (Official) via Facebook)
• Attention parents: Take a look at the 2023-24 School Supply List for Hattiesburg Public Schools at the link. (Hattiesburg Public School District via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.