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Mount Olive, MS · Arts & Culture
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‘The ‘Sipp got something to say;’ Columbia native gets ‘yes’ from 3 judges on America’s Got Talent
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of people showed up Tuesday to see singer and Columbia native Elsie compete on the “America’s Got Talent” stage. The 32-year-old country singer joined friends, family and members of the community for a watch party at the University of Southern Mississippi. Elsie...
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Miss Hospitality contestants invite community to autograph party
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - In anticipation of the crowning of Mississippi’s new Miss Hospitality, the community was invited to the Theatre and Dance Building at Southern Miss for an autograph party. The little Miss Hospitalities of their respective areas joined the contestants, and they gave folks the chance to...
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Day 2 of 48th Watermelon fest features watermelon eating, seed spitting contests
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PRCC Graphic Design Program honors second cohort of graduates
Pearl River Community College’s Graphic Design program marked another milestone on July 15, honoring its second cohort of students at a recognition ceremony attended by family, friends, administrators, and instructors. […]
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This Mississippi Petting Zoo Lets Kids Bottle Feed Goats And Baby Cows Up Close
A tiny, eager hoof tapping against your shoe signals the start of a completely immersive farmyard experience. This joyful destination replaces cold metal fences with warm, direct connections that children remember for a lifetime. Small hands grip warm plastic bottles tightly as hungry baby calves rush forward with pure excitement....
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48th Annual Mississippi Watermelon Festival returns to Mize July 17–18
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Watermelon Festival is set to return to downtown Mize for its 48th year on July 17–18, 2026, featuring live entertainment, contests, vendor booths, and plenty of watermelon. Organizers say the festival benefits the Mize Volunteer Fire Department. 2026 Mississippi Watermelon Queen Laney Powell...
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Miss Hospitality contestants give back to Hattiesburg community
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - On Tuesday, the 2026 Miss Hospitality contestants gave back to the Hub City as they took part in a day of volunteerism. “Service is core to Miss Hospitality because that’s what Miss Hospitality means,” Pascagoula contestant Melany Carrasco said. “It’s being a steward for the future generations. Without each other, we are nothing. You have to lean on each other to continue.
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Larry Fleet set to perform at Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Country singer Larry Fleet will be coming to Hattiesburg in November 2026. The show will be held on November 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater. Tickets will go on sale on July 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Saenger Theater box office and through […]
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World-class Irish dance show heading to Hattiesburg this December
Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. The internationally acclaimed production "A Celtic Christmas" is coming to the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Thursday, December 10. Presented by the A Taste of Ireland Company, the show arrives direct from New York's Off-Broadway and London's West End. The holiday...
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‘The ‘Sipp got something to say,’ Columbia native gets ‘yes’ from 3 judges on America’s Got Talent
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Meet the Makers: Laurel, Mississippi’s Thriving Artist Community
Where sculpture, paint, clay, and wood come together in one remarkable small town. Long before Laurel became synonymous with HGTV and home renovation, it was a city shaped by craftsmen. The timber barons who built her wide boulevards and Craftsman bungalows did so with an eye toward beauty as much as function, and that instinct never really left. Today, Laurel is home to a quietly remarkable cluster of working artists: a sculptor whose corten steel figures have landed in public collections across the country, a painter whose raccoons and dandelions have taken on a life of their own, a potter who turns raw clay into community in a converted studio off Sawmill Road, and a woodworker-turned-television-star who made the whole world fall in love with this place. This is not a curated arts district with velvet ropes and wine hours. It's something more interesting, a real creative town, still doing the work.
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Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition week begins
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition week is finally here in the Hub City. 43 contestants started rehearsing at the Saenger Theater today in preparation for this weekend’s competition. This year’s theme is America 250. Competitors are looking forward to showing off their skills and representing...
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A Taste of Ireland brings Celtic Christmas to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A holiday show filled with music, dancing and Christmas fun is coming to Hattiesburg later this year. A Celtic Christmas will be performed at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on December 10, 2026. Presented by A Taste of Ireland Company, the program will feature Irish music,...
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Southern Miss Bands Announces 2026-27 All-South Activities
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music and Southern Miss Bands are preparing to welcome student musicians from across the country for another year of All-South activities. Spanning the full academic year, the series connects middle school and high school musicians with Southern Miss faculty, staff and student leaders through honor ensembles, clinics, workshops, camps and performance opportunities.
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A ‘Can Do’ Golf Course Close to home: Retired Seabees create a backyard course
What started off as a simple backyard project turned into a one-of-a-kind destination for golf and comradery. WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sat down with two veterans as they shared the story of their “Can Do Golf Course.”. After retiring from the military in 2003 and...