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Local farm to open corn maze and other fall festivities this weekend
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — This week, Seward Farms will open its 2026 Fall on the Farm season and this year it’s celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S! Fall on the Farm opens this Saturday, Sept. 26th and runs every Saturday through Oct. 31st. Every weekend, you can visit the farm from 10 a.m. to […]
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ABC Supply Expands in the South
ABC Supply has announced the opening of 2 new locations in Mississippi and Texas. Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Located at 1744 Evelyn Gandy Parkway and open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. Branch Manager Ryan Yared joined ABC Supply in January 2021, serving in various roles across transportation, management, sales and more, supporting customers across multiple markets. His extensive experience in branch operations and customer service has strengthened his connections with customers on and off the jobsite, earning trust and positioning his team to better serve local contractors.
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hattiesburg metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Hattiesburg metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
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Mississippi Shoppers Know This Discount Market Is The Place To Shop On A Budget
In a time when prices for everything keep climbing, discount markets are genuinely regaining their value. This Mississippi market draws crowds specifically because of the quality it offers on a budget. Shelves rotate constantly, featuring overstock and closeout items alongside everyday grocery staples. Regulars check back often, since inventory changes...
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Rising gas prices hit Pine Belt drivers, businesses
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Higher gas prices are hitting both drivers and businesses in the Pine Belt, forcing some to change how they travel and others to rethink what they charge. "Typically, I would travel home at least two to three times a month, which is 2.5 hours away from...
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Construction underway on Phase 2 of Columbia Sportsplex
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction has begun on Phase Two of the Columbia Sportsplex. J. W. Chain Contractors, LLC has started work on “The Racket.”. It is an eight-court tennis facility. Work will also be done on “The Pitch,” which is made up of three full-size soccer fields....
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More than 2,200 PRVEPA customers in Foxworth without power due to equipment malfunction
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association (PRVEPA) customers are without power in the Marion County area Tuesday evening. According to the power association, the power outage is affecting 2,284 customers near Foxworth and in areas west of Foxworth. PRVEPA says “an equipment malfunction”...
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Main Squeeze Gets New Hattiesburg Owners, Plans Pine Belt Expansion
Main Squeeze Juice Co. plans to add two locations in the Pine Belt after a new ownership group took over the company’s Hattiesburg store. The Sakota family now owns and operates the Main Squeeze at 109 S. 31st Ave., Suite 40, in The District at Midtown. The family has entered a three-store area development agreement that includes the existing Hattiesburg location and two additional Pine Belt locations.
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Henry Smith House earns statewide destination venue award
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) — The Henry Smith House has received the 2026 event venue destination of the year award from the Mississippi Small Business Center Network. The award recognizes businesses that help strengthen tourism and the hospitality industry in smaller communities. Assistant State Director of the SBDC Mitch McDowell...
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Odd Jobs: Nursing simulation lab brings patient care scenarios to life
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Gen Z: Making Way for the Future
Twenty years ago, many hands were wrung by those born before 1981, all trying to understand the Millennial generation. Now, the tables have somewhat turned. Millennials such as Josh Henderson feel as if they are trying to solve a puzzle, while workers from the younger generation—Gen Z—are becoming a larger part of the workforce. They are also critical to the industry’s long-term health, and they are beginning to impact work environments and management strategies across the U.S.
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Lumberton Flea Market Aims to Help Small Vendors Grow
LUMBERTON, Miss. — Lumberton residents looking to turn their skills and products into small businesses will soon have a low-cost place to sell their work. The Lumberton Flea Market is set to open Sept. 12 at 100 Industrial Parkway, offering weekend booth spaces starting at $30. Organizers say the market is intended to give vendors an alternative to the cost of opening a traditional storefront while putting a largely unused 150,000-square-foot industrial building back to work.