🌱 Midtown Green Park Groundbreaking + Local Named Air Force Colonel

Hello, Hattiesburg! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 93 Low: 69.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun. High: 92 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Hattiesburg:

1. Crews have broken ground on a new 4.2-acre park in Hattiesburg. Midtown Green will be located off Crestmont Avenue and will include exercise stations, a walking trail, an inclusive playground, and more. Funding for the project comes largely from a $500,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2024. (HubCitySpokes)
2. A man was shot and killed Thursday morning while allegedly attempting to steal a car. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Jun. 8 in the 800 block of North 28th Avenue, where officers arrived to discover the man dead from a gunshot wound. Another male found at the scene was taken into custody by investigators. (WDAM)
3. A Hattiesburg native has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his current assignment, Dear Beloved was in command of the 637th International Support Squadron, Joint Base in San Antonio, Texas. He has also served overseas in Germany and Korea and has been deployed to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. (WDAM)

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Today and tomorrow in Hattiesburg:

Saturday, June 10

• American Landscape: A Multisensory Chamber Music Experience At Train Depot (7:30 PM)

Sunday, June 11

• Live Music: Big Al And The Heavyweights At Keg And Barrell (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hattiesburg Farmer's Market is back in Townsquare Park today (Jun. 10) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by to explore offerings from local vendors and enjoy music, games, yoga, and more. (Hattiesburg Patriot)
• Help supply students and teachers with much-needed school supplies for the upcoming year. Stop by the Jones Logistics truck in the Target parking lot in Hattiesburg today between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to donate. Needed items include crayons, highlighters, post-it notes, and more. (All Events)
• The Hattiesburg Zoo is hosting a special Tacos and Tequila event for adults ages 21 and up on Jun. 16 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Visit the link to view ticket options. (Hattiesburg Zoo)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.