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Final preparations underway for annual Eaglepalooza in downtown Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Preparations were underway Friday morning for the annual live concert event in downtown Hattiesburg, known as Eaglepalooza. “Because of COVID, Eaglepalooza stopped for many years, and then last year, I had the incredible privilege to serve on the team that brought it back, raised it from the dead, if you will,” said Kendall Desporte, a Southern Miss student member of the Board of Directors for Eaglepalooza.
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Honduran and Mexican bakery gains popularity in Hattiesburg
Zelaya’s Bakery has been gaining attention for serving the Hattiesburg community with a variety of treats. Zelaya’s is a bakery that serves Honduran and Mexican treats. When customers walk into the building, they are hit with the smell of pastries and sugary treats. Then, they are greeted by one of the workers behind the display cases.
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Bay Springs gears up for annual ‘Brick Street Bake Off’
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Bay Springs is calling all bakers to show off their skills next weekend. The annual “Brick Street Bake Off” is set for Saturday, May 2, in downtown. The event will give both adults and kids the chance to compete and...
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South Central Regional Medical Center cuts ribbon on new public restaurant
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - South Central Regional Medical Center cut a ribbon on a new restaurant Tuesday morning to welcome a new eatery called Jefferson Street Cafe. Several community leaders and hospital staff came together for the event. The new dining space is located on the first floor inside the...
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2026 Roux Master Gumbo Cook-Off gathers community and vendors
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - A dozen teams prepared their best roux for people in downtown Ellisville to enjoy at the inaugural “Roux Masters” Gumbo Cook-Off. All teams were asked to make at least five gallons of their finest gumbo. “Well, the gumbo here, we start it off with...
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Wayne Lee’s Grocery in Lucedale to join larger chain: what’s planned
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Big changes are coming to a beloved local grocery store in Lucedale. The locally owned Wayne Lee’s is changing to a larger chain in a few days. There are only two Wayne Lee’s around. The other in Pascagoula is still standing, but by this time next week, the Lucedale location will […]
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Dr. G’s Expands in Carriere with Indoor Coffee, Beignets Cafe
Dr. G’s Specialty Foods in Carriere has added an indoor coffee and beignets cafe as the latest step in owner John “Dr. G” Gardner’s ongoing renovation of the property. The expansion gives Carriere-area residents another close-to-home place to meet and grab coffee, filling a gap in an area with few sit-down options.
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Wayne Lee’s Grocery to close after 48 years in Lucedale
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) — Wayne Lee’s Grocery is closing after 48 years as a cornerstone in the community, with Piggly Wiggly set to take over the location. The store has served generations and provided jobs to hundreds in the community. Doug Lee, who has managed the store for 48 years, said his uncle Wayne Lee built the store but passed away just weeks before it opened. Doug Lee stepped in to manage the Lucedale location and never left.
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John Neal’s childhood dream becomes Hattiesburg Institution
What began as a childhood dream has grown into one of Hattiesburg’s most recognizable gathering places. Since 2005, Keg and Barrel has served as both a neighborhood bar and restaurant for Southern Miss students and the local community. Owner John Neal moved to Hattiesburg in 1995 from Houston, Texas....
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Inaugural ‘Roux Masters’ gumbo cook-off set for Saturday in Ellisville
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones College and the Ellisville Main Street Association have partnered to bring the inaugural Roux Masters Gumbo Cook-Off. The event will be happening along Court Street, behind Harp & Hound, which is located at 110 Front St. 15 teams from across the Pine Belt will be...
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Wiggins Piggly Wiggly wins IGA Retailer of the Year award
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) — A Piggly Wiggly in Wiggins received the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Retailer of the Year award Friday morning, becoming one of only nine grocery stores nationwide to earn the honor. Store Manager Matt Ladnier, a Wiggins native, said the recognition was unexpected. “I can’t even...
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Berry’s Seafood and Catfish House to open Hub City location featuring sushi bar in 2027
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hub City, get ready! A popular Mississippi family-owned restaurant is coming soon. On Thursday, Berry’s Seafood and Catfish House announced that they will be opening a new location in Hattiesburg in 2027. No word has been given on the exact opening date or location of...
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Keg and Barrel marks 20 years of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in downtown Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Downtown Hattiesburg was feeling extra lucky this St. Patrick’s Day. Keg & Barrel was packed with celebrators dressed in green, enjoying John Neal’s famous Guinness stew over mashed potatoes, corned beef and cabbage with Irish potatoes, Reubens, and even green draft beer. Live music...