🌱 See which Petal-area arrests appeared on this week’s jail docket.

What's up Petal! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Petal-area arrests appeared on this week’s jail docket.
• Meet the Petal student helping bring ‘Little Shop’ to life.

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Crawfish Jam 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 52.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Jail Docket for the week of April 16, 2026 (hubcityspokes.com) — Petal residents can see this week’s local jail docket, including several recent arrests made by Petal Police for charges ranging from traffic violations to domestic violence and drug-related offenses. The list also covers arrests by nearby agencies in Hattiesburg, Lamar and Forrest counties, giving a broader snapshot of regional law enforcement activity.
   

• PRCC students wow audience with production of Little Shop of Horrors (picayuneitem.com) — A Petal High School alum is among the Pearl River Community College students earning praise for their lively production of “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Brownstone Center. Community members from across the region are raving about the cast’s energy and professionalism, and tickets remain available for upcoming performances at just $7, with reserved seating.
   

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📸 Around Petal

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Petal

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Downtown Crawfish Jam
  Walthall Park, 517 Rebecca Ave, Hattiesburg
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• Downtown Crawfish Jam 2026
  Walthall Park , 517 Rebecca Ave , Hattiesburg
  10:30 am

Saturday April 25

• Pink Ribbon Fund Wine and Whiskey Festival
  Canebrake Country Club , 1 Cane Dr , Hattiesburg
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Do The Crawl de Mayo in Hattiesburg!
  Grill and Grocery , 121 E Pine St , Hattiesburg
  4:30 pm
• LaQuanda Rachet Comedy Show
  MpV Lounge & Bar , 5729 US 49 , Hattiesburg
  8:00 pm

Tuesday May 5

• Spring Senior Health Fair
  Petal Civic Center , 712 S Main St , Petal
  10:00 am

Sunday May 10

• Rhythm N Soul Picnic: Mother's Day Edition
  Forrest County Multipurpose Center , 962 Sullivan Dr , Hattiesburg
  1:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• D.K. Harrell
  Brewsky's , 3818 W 4th St , Hattiesburg
  8:00 pm

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📣 Petal Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday April 25

• Hattiesburg (MS) Alumni 52nd Annual Black & White Scholarship Gala
  HATTIESBURG TRAIN DEPOT , 308 Newman St , Hattiesburg
  7:00 pm
• Glenn Miller Orchestra
  Hattiesburg Saenger Theater , 201 Forrest St , Hattiesburg
  8:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Cinco De Mayo Box Night
  The Center at Forrest County , 962 Sullivan Dr , Hattiesburg
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Madea Seed Mother’s Day Brunch
  BRELAND COMMUNITY CENTER , 79 Jackson Rd , Hattiesburg
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chilli's posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Petal Chili's in Petal. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Petal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petal here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hattiesburg

• 2026 Mississippi Pinnacle Award Winners Announced at April 14 Gala (hubcityspokes.com)
• Several events lined up for 34th annual ‘Brofest' in Hattiesburg (wdam.com)
• Summer Job Fair connects high school students with Hub City employers (wdam.com)

Ellisville

• Ellisville police searching for drive-by shooting suspect (wdam.com)
• More than 190 grams of narcotics seized during Jones County drug bust, sheriff says (wdam.com)

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Ok Petal! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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