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Ongoing Hattiesburg Police Dept. Is warning residents about a recent increase in auto thefts and are urging drivers to take simple steps to secure their vehicles. Investigators report that most of the recent thefts involved vehicles that were left running and unattended or unlocked with the keys inside.  HPD emphasizes that these incidents are largely preventable. Residents can reduce the risk by turning off their vehicles, taking keys, locking doors, closing windows, and removing or concealing valuables.  Anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about vehicle thefts is encouraged to contact Hattiesburg Police at 601-544-7900 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at P3Tips.com. http://P3Tips.com Now until Nov. 16th Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel Is hosting "Picturing America’s Pastime," a historic baseball photography exhibit in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs spanning 150 years of baseball history, from early team portraits to iconic modern action shots, highlighting the sport’s cultural and historical significance.  Find our more about the exhibit and the museum at the website linked just below this sentence. https://lrma.org Now until Dec. 1st Auditions for Disney’s "Newsies"  FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg will kick off its 2026 season with Disney’s "Newsies", produced by The Hub City Players. For the first time, the company is accepting online audition submissions, which are open to post-high-school performers of all genders and backgrounds. Round one requires video submissions of singing and dancing by December 1 -- with selected performers moving on to live auditions December 15 and 16.  The production will be co-produced by Dr. Mike Lopinto and Tammy Mansfield, with Jacob Morris making his directorial debut for HCP and choreography led by DeLovitt Rogers and Tracy Smith. FestivalSouth 2026 will also celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a season of patriotic performances. Tickets for Disney’s "Newsies" and the full season will go on sale in January 2026.  Performances, and FestivalSouth, are scheduled for June of 2026. More details are available at the links just below this sentence. hubcityplayers.com (for details on auditions) festivalsouth.org (for details on Disney’s "Newsies" and the 2026 season) Now until Oct. 29th Revival at Trinity Baptist Church Starts October 26 with the 10:30 a.m. worship service.  A meal follows the service, "no evening service" is scheduled for October 26, the church tells Pine Belt Radio. The revival continues October 27, 28, and 29 at 6:30 p.m. each night. Guest speaker is Trent Sullivan. The church is located at 35 Trinity Road near Laurel. For more details, call 601-425-4276. www.thetrinitybaptistchurch.com Every Sun. Nov. 2 thru Nov. 30 Rehearsals for Laurel Christmas Community Choir The choir invites singers ages 14 and up to join in leading carols at the City of Laurel Christmas Tree Lighting during the Cookie Stroll on December 5.  Rehearsals are held Sundays in November from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church (2513 North 7th Avenue). No auditions or experience are needed—just Christmas spirit and a love for community. Call 601-428-8493 to sign up. Nov. 2nd-5th Victorious Christian Living Conference Takes place at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Ellisville (1743 Highway 29 North). Dr. Kenny Digby will be the guest speaker, with special music featured in every service. The conference begins November 2 with services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; the conference continues November 3rd through 5th at 7 p.m. each night.  Nursery care provided for all. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church on Facebook Nov. 2nd The Gift of Living Presented by The Meistersingers of Mississippi, the concert starts at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. The concert will feature choral works by Aaron Copland and Dan Forrest, among others. meistersingersofms.com Editor's Note For more events, please click on the second arrow button from the right.  The two central arrow buttons will advance this calendar backward and forward one page. If you're looking for the ongoing events we talk about, they're listed at or near the end of our calendar. The best thing to do is click on the rightmost arrow button below.  Thanks for letting Pine Belt Radio and thepinebelt.com serve you. Doug Morris doug@pinebeltradio.com Showing 1-10 of 23 records.