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‘Dukes of Country’ headlining 5th annual Columbia Food & Music Fest
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The folks who attended the annual Columbia Food & Music Festival were entertained by a band covering some of the biggest hits in country music. The group, Dukes of Country, performed in downtown Columbia for the fifth annual event at 7 p.m. It was a...
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This Unique Mississippi Restaurant Is Housed Inside A 1920s Bank With A Remarkably Preserved Interior
You might be eating dinner exactly where a bank teller once stood behind the counter. This Mississippi restaurant sits inside a 1920s bank, with an interior remarkably preserved despite the new purpose it now serves. Original architecture stayed largely intact, blending old character with a completely modern dining concept inside....
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Weekend Preview: 9/11 memorials, food festivals & more!
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Many events are lined up across the Pine Belt this weekend to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, along with food festivals and other activities!. 9/11 Memorial Events. Hosted by the City of Hattiesburg. 📆 Date: Friday, Sept. 11. ⏰ Time: 8:40 a.m. 📍...
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‘Pops in the Park’ returns to Southern Miss this fall
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Partners for the Arts (PFTA) invited the community to kick off the fall arts season at Pops in the Park on September 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Spirit Park on the Hattiesburg campus. The event is free...
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Kansas zoo welcomes first spotted hyena cub
SALINA, KS — Rolling Hills Zoo is excited to announce the birth of its first spotted hyena cub, born September 3, 2026. The cub is the first offspring for both parents, making the arrival an especially significant milestone for the zoo and its participation in the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s (AZA) cooperative breeding programs.
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Long Beach natives and sisters co-author book of love for USM
After two years in the making, countless revisions, late nights, and so much love, Jordan Cutchall (Taylor), Lakelyn Taylor and Gracyn Taylor are finally ready to share My Southern Miss with their communities. What began as Cutchall’s idea to create meaningful baby shower gifts for two of her best friends...
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Historic Hattiesburg Zoo carousel returns with fresh look
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One of the Hattiesburg Zoo's most beloved attractions is looking and sounding better than ever. The zoo's historic 1941 British-made Arrow Carousel is once again welcoming riders following an extensive summer-long makeover that refreshed nearly every aspect of the guest experience. Built in Great Britain in...
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‘Pops in the Park’ returns to Southern Miss this fall
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Partners for the Arts (PFTA) invited the community to kick off the fall arts season at Pops in the Park on September 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Spirit Park on the Hattiesburg campus. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available for a VIP experience […]
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New mural marks milestone in Hattiesburg Road to 100
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg’s public art scene is growing again with a new downtown mural that celebrates creativity, literature and the city’s story. “Scrape the Sky” is a two-story mural that overlooks The Commons at Gordon’s Creek. It was created by Julia Reyes, a Mississippi Coast artist. “I wanted to kind of show how […]
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Hattiesburg unveils 70th large-scale mural in downtown alley
The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled a new mural in Downtown Hattiesburg on Sept. 3. Located in the alleyway on the wall of 307 W. Pine St., the new mural, titled "Scrape the Sky," is the 70th large-scale mural in the city and gets Hattiesburg another step closer in reaching its goal of becoming " The City of 100 Murals." "It's been a journey to get to number 70," said Kristen Brock, VisitHattiesburg vice president of marketing and programs. "We are averaging 10-to-12 large-scale murals a year, so we hope that in the next 4-to-5 years we will definitely be done with this project." "Scrape the Sky" was painted by Julia Reyes, a native of Biloxi. Reyes painted the 1,700-square-foot, two-story design over the span of one month, beginning the project by mapping out her idea for the piece. This project was particularly challenging, Reyes said, as the lower section of the mural was in a small alley and the top was above the building. "This alley is really close and then there is the top level which is far away," Reyes told the Hattiesburg American. "So I kept walking the block to kind of see the different things.
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Rotary Club of Hattiesburg calling teams, volunteers for inaugural Pine Belt Golf Classic
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Rotary Club of Hattiesburg is in its final weeks of preparation for its inaugural Pine Belt Golf Classic. It’s not too late for you to get involved too. The club’s mission is to serve others in the community. This tournament will serve as one...
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Pine Belt native, Elsie, needs votes to move on after ‘AGT’ quarterfinals
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Columbia native Elsie took the stage on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday for the live show quarterfinals. She performed her rendition of “House of the Rising Sun,” singing for the chance to move one step closer to the AGT finale. Back...
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'K-POP Warriors Live Show' coming to Hattiesburg's Saenger Theater Sept. 20
The Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg will host the "K-POP Warriors Live Show" on Sunday, September 20, at 3 p.m. The touring production combines the energy and pageantry of modern Korean pop culture with theatrical storytelling. Going beyond a traditional concert, the show features a dedicated cast of dancers, soloists, and...