The following is a news release from the Providence Baptist Church:

Providence Baptist Church will have their 4th of July celebration, June 30 from 6-10 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 1180 Eatonville Rd. in Hattiesburg.

Meal served at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

The church will have live music from their praise band.  Also they will have an inflatable obstacle course, slide, and jump for the kids. It is for all ages and is completely free.

The following is a news release from the Ashley Furniture Homestore:

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is teaming up with Homes of Hope for Children by matching donations to Homes of Hope at the Hattiesburg Ashley HomeStore on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ashley guests can also register that day to win two VIP tickets to the Homes of Hope “Evening with the Dynasty” dinner On July 20 in which Duck Dynasty members will be in attendance to talk about their faith and family.

The following is a news release from the event coordinator:

Investigation Destination Vacation Bible School at Richburg Baptist Church, 72 Sandy Run Rd. in Hattiesburg, July 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. and July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information contact the church at 6012686422