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This Mississippi Spiritual Shop Has Everything You Need For Healing, Intuition, And Inner Peace In 2026
Hattiesburg is not the first place most people think to look when they need to realign their energy, clear out the mental clutter, and remember what quiet feels like. That is exactly what makes finding The Red Jasper there such a satisfying surprise. The shop does not ease you in...
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Construction begins on Amick Farms expansion in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction work is now underway in Laurel on the expansion of Amick Farms. Mayor Johnny Magee said crews are working on three portions for this $76 million project: building the employee parking lot, running electrical to a new break room, and installing a bird kill station.
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Geddie Tree & Land Services Announces Enhanced Storm Response Capabilities for Tree Removal Season
ELLISVILLE, MS - July 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Geddie Tree & Land Services, a family-owned tree care company serving southern Mississippi, announces expanded storm response capabilities as the region enters its peak severe weather season. The company has enhanced its emergency response protocols and equipment resources to better serve property owners throughout Hattiesburg, Petal, Laurel, Ellisville, Collins, Sumrall, Lumberton, Bay Springs, Waynesboro, New Augusta, and Richton.
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South MS watermelon farmers see harvest decrease after heavy rainfall over past few weeks
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As watermelon season reaches its peak, many farmers across South Mississippi are counting their losses after several weeks of rainfall recently. “This is the kind of flooding you might can grow some rice from, but definitely not a watermelon crop,” Seth Powell of Powell Family Farms said.
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Hood Industries closing Wiggins plywood mill after storm damage
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) — Hood Industries is closing its plywood manufacturing operation in Wiggins. Company officials said the decision came after assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. “We determined that the damage caused by the recent storms, combined with the age of our 56-year-old facility, would require...
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Taylorsville Florist and Gifts uses Amex Small Shops Grant to remodel building
TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Main Street America has partnered with American Express to give grants to more than 500 small businesses across the nation. One of those businesses is Taylorsville Florist and Gifts shop, which has been serving the town for almost 70 years. “My grandmother started this store in...
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South MS watermelon farmers see harvest decrease after heavy rainfall over past few weeks
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As watermelon season reaches its peak, many farmers across South Mississippi are counting their losses after several weeks of rainfall recently. “This is the kind of flooding you might can grow some rice from, but definitely not a watermelon crop,” Seth Powell of Powell Family Farms said.
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South MS watermelon farmers see harvest decrease after heavy rainfall over past few weeks
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Hood Industries to close Wiggins mill, impacting 260 employees
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Southern Miss Graduate Student Helps Advance NASA Research on Space Agriculture
The University of Southern Mississippi graduate student Sebastien (Seb) Malbrough is spending his summer at NASA‘s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he is helping researchers explore how food can be grown during future missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. A second-year master’s student in the School of...
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This Small-Town Mississippi Mercantile Is A Treasure Trove Of Finds Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Small towns know how to make a shop feel personal before you even reach the counter. Mississippi has a place like that, where old brick, local craftsmanship, and warm conversation turn browsing into a full afternoon plan. Shelves hold goods with stories, not random souvenirs stacked just to fill space....
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Timeline updated for power outage affecting hundreds in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - 8 P.M. UPDATE: Southern Pine Electric says that the outage affecting around 408 customers should only last another hour and a half to two hours. According to Southern Pine Electric, crews have replaced the broken poles that caused the outage and are now working to rehang the power lines.