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Southern Pine Electric offers tips to lower cost of cooling homes in high heat
TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Rising temperatures in the Pine Belt can mean higher utility bills unless you take some money-saving steps. The folks at Southern Pine Electric Power suggest moving your thermostat up a few degrees. They also say to close blinds and drapes during the day and use fans to circulate cool air.
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Hattiesburg chocolate shop named best in Mississippi
Mashed picked the best chocolate shop in every state, and its Mississippi choice is a Hattiesburg business with international roots. "This unique Southern chocolate shop offers treats with a regional theme, celebrating its Mississippi heritage, while bringing Nicaraguan chocolate to the Magnolia State. There are spicy, savory, and citrus-y bonbons to choose from, all coated with well-balanced chocolate of varying sweetness," Mashed wrote. It offers sustainably sourced chocolate and coffee while serving as a meeting place for people to get a taste of Mississippi along with a caffeinated pick-me-up. Hattiesburg shop earns national recognition Mashed chose Mulukakao, 201 Cox Ave., Hattiesburg as the top pick in the Magnolia State. Nicaraguan native Noel Montoya and Anjie Price, who was a Peace Corps volunteer from Mississippi, founded the company to support local communities and share their love of chocolate, according to the store's website . There's a sister shop in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Mulukakao is named to honor the Nicaraguan town where the family farm is located. Mulukuku means place of the wild pig, or “place (=mulu) of the peccary (=kuku)." Mulukakao is the place of the cacao, cocoa or chocolate. The company creates artisan chocolate grown by small farmers. In addition to
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Hobby Lobby set to open this month at Sawmill Square Mall
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel will soon have a new place to purchase your crafts and home decor. Hobby Lobby has been in the works for about two years now at Sawmill Square Mall. Crews have made great progress on the building in the last few months.
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This Massive Mississippi Salvage Store Is A Must-Visit For Renovation Enthusiasts
The initial thrill of home renovation usually fades when faced with the cold, uniform aisles of modern big-box supply chains. True historic restoration requires components that possess an entirely different level of character and physical density. This massive salvage warehouse acts as a primary collection point for structural remnants rescued...
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Wiggins rallies around Hood Industries workers after mill closure
STONE COUNTY — As Hood Industries prepares to permanently close its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August, community organizations are working to help approximately 250 displaced employees find new jobs and connect them with financial, mental health and other support services. A two-day job fair for former...
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11 Massive Antique Stores In Mississippi Locals Miss That Are Worth Spending Nearly All Day Exploring In 2026
Nobody walks into these eleven antique stores planning to stay four hours, and yet somehow that’s exactly what happens every single time. Mississippi holds onto the past better than most places, and these massive shops scattered from Hattiesburg to Tupelo prove it hard. Aisles stretch on longer than expected,...
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Wiggins Rallies Around Hood Industries Workers After Mill Closure
STONE COUNTY, Miss.—As Hood Industries prepares to permanently close its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August, community organizations are working to help approximately 250 displaced employees find new jobs and connect them with financial, mental health and other support services. A two-day job fair for former Hood...
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Southern Miss, Integer Technologies secure $9.8 million Navy contract expansion
The University of Southern Mississippi has received a $9.8 million contract modification from the Office of Naval Research to expand its partnership with Integer Technologies on the Intelligent Autonomous Systems for Seabed Warfare program. The program, announced in July, aims to develop technology that allows unmanned vessels to adapt to...
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Muscadine field day set for Aug. 27
CARRIERE, Miss. – According to an MSU Press Release, muscadine producers can learn more about growing the specialty crop during an upcoming field day. The 2026 Muscadine Field Day will be held on August 27 at the Mississippi State University McNeill Research Unit in Carriere, located at 7 Ben Gill Road, across from Jack’s Fish House. The field day begins at 8:30 am with registration. The program begins at 9 am and ends at 11 am.
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Delta Utilities begins natural gas line work in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Delta Utilities crews are working to upgrade the natural gas infrastructure in Laurel. The work is underway in the following areas: According to the City of Laurel, the project is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and safety of the natural gas system. Work is expected to continue through […]