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7 Goodwill Shelves Across Mississippi Hide Halloween Costumes For Less Than A Store-Bought Mask
Last October, I walked into a plain thrift store in Mississippi looking for a cheap belt and walked out with a full pirate outfit instead. Store-bought costumes can cost a small fortune, and most people wear them for one night. Goodwill racks across the state are packed with jackets, dresses,...
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Poplarville Main Street Adds Narrated QR Codes to Veteran Banners
Poplarville’s Main Street Association is adding narrated QR codes to its veteran banners for its third annual Veterans Day event. For the past three years, MSA has hosted a Veterans Day ceremony recognizing local veterans on the Town Green. There are 155 banners displayed throughout the Town Green and...
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Sumrall prepares for event-filled October
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - October is a busy month in the town of Sumrall. There’s something for everyone almost every week, starting this weekend. “We’re trying to figure out ways to increase foot traffic, not only in the downtown area, but along our commercial corridors, from 42 all the way out to 44 and 589,” said Sumrall Main Street Association Executive Director LeRoy Barron. “Please come to the town of Sumrall. We have some great stores, from Nancy’s Treasures to our local restaurants, Jaymo’s, John L’s. We have great food, great people who work there.”
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Hattiesburg dog rescued from house fire with pet oxygen mask
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home on Ashford Circle in September, using a specialized oxygen mask designed for animals, according to Hattiesburg Fire Department (HFD) Chief Chris Carr. Body camera footage from an HFD firefighter showed they pulled up to a house fully...
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LIST: Pine Belt fall & Halloween event guide
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s the Pine Belt’s time to shine. From fall festivals every weekend to the largest pumpkin carving in the Gulf South, we know how to celebrate the season!. Dubbed the ‘Greatest Month to be a Hattiesburger,’ October brings a load of fun activities...
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Over 240 events planned for October in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – More than 240 events will take place in October 2026 as Hattiesburg celebrates the “Greatest Month to Be a Hattiesburger.” The month-long campaign began on October 1, 2026, showcasing events scheduled for locals and tourists of all ages across the city. Live music, family activities, culinary events and fall favorites are […]
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Second Saturday draws thousands to downtown Lucedale
LUCEDALE — What started as an effort to bring more shoppers to downtown Lucedale has grown into a community gathering that draws an estimated 2,000 people to Main Street for music, food and family activities. Second Saturday began in 2017 and closes Main Street to traffic for an evening...
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Community packs the patches of Mitchell Farms for 16th Annual MS Peanut Festival
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday, folks packed the patches at Mitchell Farms in Collins for the 16th Annual Mississippi Peanut Festival. Attendees got the chance to tour the peanut operation, the pumpkin patch, and experience the farm life. “My favorite part is the corn barn; it’s with the slides and...
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WLOX Game of the Week: #8 Greene County vs. #4 Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) — The WLOX Game of the Week takes place in Harrison County for the first time this season as the Pass Christian Pirates host the Greene County Wildcats on Thursday. Schedule change. Rain moved the game to Thursday. Both teams said the schedule change does...
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Picayune Fire Department to unveil Safe Haven Baby Box next week
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) — Picayune has become the 12th community in Mississippi to install a Safe Haven Baby Box, an anonymous infant surrender box, at the Picayune Fire Department. This marks the 479th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation. It has been three years since Mississippi’s Safe Haven...
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Hattiesburg Pocket Museum works to stop thefts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is asking for help identifying two people accused of taking items from the downtown attraction. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission says both individuals have been back multiple times, with one seen taking pet collars from the Rainbow Bridge, where families leave them in memory of their pets.
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Hattiesburg Celebrates Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival
Hattiesburg residents and visitors gathered Sept. 26 for the annual Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival, which brought performances, food competitions and historical exhibits to Mobile Street. Held on historic Mobile Street, the festival began with the play “The Color Purple.”. The play showcased an appreciation of heritage while giving...
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New mural in Hattiesburg honors veterans’ service, sacrifice
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg added another piece of public art to its downtown area, this time recognizing the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The 71st mural in Hattiesburg’s expanding public art trail, “A Mosaic of Freedom,” was presented on September 30, 2026. The city is working to reach 100 murals. Marlo Dorsey, CEO […]