Leathas Bar-B-Que

01/29/2026

We're excited for you all to participate in this wonderful event!!! Come be a part of the legacy of Momma Leatha!!!

Black History Month is almost here, and Hattiesburg is celebrating the history, culture and contributions that have helped shape our city and our nation.

All month long, the community is invited to participate in a variety of events centered on food, storytelling, education and shared experiences.

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the African American Military History Museum and Historic Eureka School.

▪️ Cooking Up History Kick Off | Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 a.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street

▪️ Where Smoke Meets Soul: Leatha’s Bar-B-Que and the Community It Built | February 5 – April 25, 2026 | Thursdays & Fridays: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Saturdays: Noon – 2 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street

▪️ Storytime with a Soldier | Friday, February 6 – 10:00 a.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street

▪️ Coming to the Table – A Community Culinary Celebration | Thursday, February 12 – 6:00 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street

▪️ Carried by Courage, Seasoned by History: The Legacy of John Seagraves | Thursday, February 19 – 5:30 p.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street

▪️ Storytime with a Soldier | Friday, February 20 – 10:00 a.m. | African American Military History Museum – 305 East 6th Street

▪️ Baked into American Cuisine: The Story of James Hemings | Featuring a Community Mac & Cheese Bake-Off | Saturday, February 21 – 1:00 p.m. | Historic Eureka School – 410 East 6th Street

▪️ Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest | Thursday, February 26 – 4:00 p.m. | City Hall, City Council Chambers – 200 Forrest Street

We’ll keep an updated list of events at hattiesburgms.com/blackhistorymonth as more are added.

If you know of other Black History Month events happening in Hattiesburg, drop them in the comments below so we can include them on the list.

12/20/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Momma Leatha's Barbeque!!! One holiday ham down, many more to go!!!

12/16/2025

Heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the African American Military History Museum for entrusting Momma Leatha's Barbeque with the honor of catering their Christmas celebration!!! Wishing you a joyous Holiday season and a blessed Christmas!!🎄🎄🎄

12/02/2025

11/11/2025

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about a video!!! Happy Thanksgiving Season!!!

10/28/2025

The wait is almost over, and we're excited to share our progress with you. Until then, enjoy this video showcasing our remarkable achievements. The scent of pecan wood adds a touch of nostalgia.

08/21/2025

✨️If you're feeling nostalgic and missing Momma Leatha, get ready to be inspired! Her last televised interview is now available on Disney+. 📺Tune in to Bizarre Foods: Season 1 Episode 4 Gulfcoast!!! It's a truly uplifting experience to hear her voice again after all these years!!!

06/26/2025

We’ve missed you at Leatha’s BBQ!
This 4th of July is the perfect time to enjoy our world-famous BBQ sauce and coleslaw dressing once again!

Pre-orders are open now and will be accepted until 5 PM on July 2nd.
To place your order, please call 601-773-9300 (Mon-Fri, 9 am - 3 pm).

Pick-up details:
📍 6374 US Hwy 98 W, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
📅 July 3rd
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:00 – 6:30 PM

And stay tuned… we have big news coming soon!

10/02/2024

We would like to thank the city of Petal for supporting LBBQ these past four years! We have great memories and met some awesome people! A special thanks to Drew Brickson, the first person to welcome us to Petal, Billy and Laura Tharp, with Triple T's lawn service, and Jack Easterling who provided the wood that allowed us to add that great smokey flavor to our meat! We at Leathas BBQ decided not to renew our lease this year due to the fact that we needed to be true to ourselves. We have to get back to the home style atmosphere people come to love about LBBQ. We missed the nostalgia of it all. We do have big plans in store for the future, and like our bbq sauce, its a secret. However, we will let you in on one piece of the mystery.... be ready to see us this year at the Washington Parish Free Fair in Franklinton, Louisiana!!! God Bless, and like always look at her smile!!!