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Southern Miss alumna Keisha Green earns Southeast Emmy Award
JACKSON — For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television. Green earned a bachelor’s degree in the School...
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USM professor lends his voice to new Netflix series about American Revolution
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Southern Miss history professor can be heard in a new Netflix series about the American Revolution. Andrew Wiest, a distinguished professor of history and founding director of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society, did voiceover work for the five-part series titled, “The American Experiment.”
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Southern Miss Men’s Golf Announces Exciting 2026-27 Season Schedule
Southern Miss men's golf is gearing up for an ambitious 2026-27 schedule, following its inaugural NCAA Tournament appearance. The program will participate in four fall tournaments and five in spring, culminating in the Sun Belt Championships from April 26-29 at Annandale Golf Club in Madison, Miss. Teams will see both returning events and new challenges, including a debut at the Blessings Collegiate in Arkansas and the Compadres Collegiate in Cancun, Mexico.
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Hub City native celebrates her 100th birthday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Wednesday, a Hattiesburg native reached the century mark, and she is feeling fabulous. Maggie Perteet turned 100 years old, and close family and friends took her to the Crescent City Grill to celebrate. Perteet says she remembers many things she accomplished in school and throughout life,...
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USM history professor plays major role in Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’
University of Southern Mississippi professor and military historian Andrew Wiest is among the star-studded cast of Netflix’s “The American Experiment” documentary. The five-part series chronicles the history of the American Revolution, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday. It features commentary, voice-overs and interviews with academics, political figures and more.
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Blue Mountain joins Hattiesburg Music Showcase lineup
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Organizers of the inaugural Hattiesburg Music Showcase have announced Blue Mountain as the fourth and final band for the event. Blue Mountiain will perform at the historic Saenger Theater on November 20, 2026. Blue Mountain is led by Cary Hudson and Laurie Stirratt. The roots...
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Viral video lands cook at Mississippi Zaxby’s new role as franchisee’s first Chief Vibe Officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - A Zaxby’s cook in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is turning her passion for bringing people together into a brand-new role. Roost & Rise Holdings, the largest Zaxby’s franchisee across the Southeast, has appointed Peech Franklin — known locally as “DJ Pretty Peech” — as its new Chief Vibe Officer.
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USM historian appears in Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’
Andrew Wiest, a military historian at the University of Southern Mississippi, appears in Netflix’s five-part documentary “The American Experiment,” which chronicles the American Revolution and coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday, the university said. The university said Wiest can be heard reading lines throughout the series,...
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Hattiesburg Music Showcase adds Drew Young as third act
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg songwriter and recording artist Drew Young has been announced as the third act for the first Hattiesburg Music Showcase. Drew Young will perform at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on November 20, 2026, with Cole Hill, Richard Dabbs and Mason Bonner, along with a few special guests.
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Comedian John Crist adds second Hattiesburg show
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Comedian John Crist will bring his “John Crist Live!” Tour to Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater on December 4, 2026 and December 6, 2026. Tickets for the December 4 show are selling quickly, and the December 6 show was just added to the tour. Tickets go on sale for the December 6 show […]
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Grits & Greens named 2nd act for Hattiesburg showcase
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg-based band Grits & Greens was announced as the second act for the first Hattiesburg Music Showcase. The psychedelic alternative band will appear on November 20, 2026, at Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater. The event will include local and regional musical talent. Grits & Greens creates what they refer to as a […]
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First band named for inaugural Hattiesburg Music Showcase
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The first band has been announced for the inaugural Hattiesburg Music Showcase at the historic Saenger Theater. Jacob Arnold & The Bird Dogs will perform during the showcase on November 20, 2026, after being chosen from a high number of community nominations. Organizers said the response exceeded expectations and demonstrated the depth of talent in Hattiesburg’s local music scene.
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First band named for inaugural Hattiesburg Music Showcase
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The first band has been announced for the inaugural Hattiesburg Music Showcase at the historic Saenger Theater. Jacob Arnold & The Bird Dogs will perform during the showcase on November 20, 2026, after being chosen from a high number of community nominations. Organizers said the response exceeded expectations and demonstrated the […]
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Fraggle Rock Live coming to Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Jim Henson’s “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE” is coming to Hattiesburg to give fans of the Fraggles the chance to see their favorite characters perform live. The event will be on October 20, 2026, at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater. Tickets will go on sale August 6, 2026, through Ticketmaster. […]
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Garbage dump from Camp Shelby WWI hospital subject of new archaeological dig
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - A garbage dump used by the post hospital at Camp Shelby during World War I is the focus of a new archaeological project by the Mississippi National Guard. Staff members with the National Guard’s Cultural Resources Program have been overseeing the excavation of that site,...
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Southern Miss Women’s Golf Announces 2026-27 Schedule
The University of Southern Mississippi women’s golf team unveiled its 2026-27 competition schedule, featuring events across the United States. The Golden Eagles aim to build on recent successes with a diverse lineup of tournaments.