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Hattiesburg American
No sweat. Enjoy these outdoor spots in Hattiesburg as the weather cools
Now that fall is here and temperatures are starting to drop, it is easier getting outside to enjoy Hattiesburg 's many outdoor activities. Whether it is a walk through downtown, a stop by the farmers market on Thursday afternoon, a bike ride on the Longleaf Trace or even a meal with the family on the patio of one of the city's 200 local restaurants, Hattiesburg and the surrounding Pine Belt area offer plenty of ways to get outside in the cooler temperatures. Following are a few of the Hattiesburg American 's suggestions. The Hattiesburg Zoo The closest some people came to a trip to the Hattiesburg Zoo this summer was driving past on Hardy Street and spotting the giraffes and zebras in their enclosures. The zoo is mostly outdoors, so it can get hot during the summer. Now is a great time to visit, not only because the weather is getting nicer but also because the zoo gained a few residents over the summer. Baby spider monkeys , Cider, Holly and Juniper, were all introduced to the public in April, a spotted hyena cub named, Tukio, was born on June 12 and a 12-year-old Malaysian tiger named Ava moved to
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Hattiesburg seniors create community through exercise
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Seniors in Hattiesburg can maintain an active lifestyle and create a strong sense of community by enrolling in a free exercise class. Every Tuesday and Thursday, seniors 55 years of age and older can join Active Prime, which is run by senior exercise instructor Damion “D.J.” Jones. The exercises can be […]
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Hattiesburg Restaurant Week starts Oct. 11. See the special dishes
Good news for Hattiesburg food lovers: Hattiesburg Restaurant Week is returning for its ninth year, running Oct. 11-17. Hattiesburg Restaurant Week is a week-long event put on by VisitHattiesburg that features limited-time dishes and discounted menu items at participating local restaurants, cafes and eateries. The city has no shortage of local restaurants, and Restaurant Week is a chance to enjoy them. "We have more than 200 locally owned eateries, which is the largest per capita in the state of Mississippi," said Kristen Brock, VisitHattiesburg vice president of marketing and programs. "No visit to Hattiesburg would be complete without checking out our local restaurants." Nine years ago, Hattiesburg Restaurant Week was created to celebrate the local food that can be found and enjoyed in town. Both residents and visitors are invited to enjoy the week-long event. In past years, local restaurants have seen an uptick in business Hattiesburg Restaurant Week. VisitHattiesburg did not have specific economic impact numbers regarding the event, but Brock confirmed to the Hattiesburg American that there is an increase each year during the week. "When you look at restaurant sales year-over-year, each year during Restaurant Week there is an uptick in people who are visiting and money
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Southern Pine opens student art contest
The Southern Pine Electric Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live with a parent or guardian who is a Southern Pine Electric member. The contest opened on September 14, and all submissions must be dropped off at one of the five Southern Pine Electric locations by October 15.
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Hattiesburg Pocket Museum works to stop thefts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is asking for help identifying two people accused of taking items from the downtown attraction. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission says both individuals have been back multiple times, with one seen taking pet collars from the Rainbow Bridge, where families leave them in memory of their pets.
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New mural in Hattiesburg honors veterans’ service, sacrifice
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg added another piece of public art to its downtown area, this time recognizing the service and sacrifice of local veterans. The 71st mural in Hattiesburg’s expanding public art trail, “A Mosaic of Freedom,” was presented on September 30, 2026. The city is working to reach 100 murals. Marlo Dorsey, CEO […]
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This Family-Run Mississippi Farm Scoops Its Own Fresh Ice Cream and Lets You Feed the Goats Out Back
There’s a stretch of country road on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where the reward at the end is a scoop of ice cream made right where the cows graze. Kids get to feed goats, wander past chickens, and pick out flavors they have never tried before, while grownups load up on farm-fresh milk and homemade preserves.
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Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2026 theme
Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2026 theme. The Christmas Parade Committee met recently to prepare for the upcoming Chamber of Commerce 2026 Christmas Parade, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. This year the parade’s theme will be: ‘Small Town, Big Christmas’. Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s parade details. Pictured from front, left, Jennifer Ellis, Dan Hawn, 2026 Parade Chairman, Danelle Dunaway, and Cindy Mord; back, left, Scott Dyar, Andy Dillon, Taylor Stringer, and Dr. Rob Loper. Those not pictured include Sarah DeLee, John DeLee, Courtney Dillon, Shermit Ellis, Melissa Stringer, Tony Stringer, and Trent Stringer.
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South MS grocery store, casino restaurant fail health inspection for presence of pests
Inspectors have a checklist of safety and sanitary regulations restaurants and other commercial kitchens throughout South Mississippi must meet. So far this month, three kitchens failed their inspections. Inspectors found bugs, rodents or animals present at two of the kitchens. Mississippi Health Department reports the violation as a category, without...
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Henry Cho to bring ‘It’s What I Do Tour’ to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Comedian Henry Cho will bring his clean, Southern-style humor to Hattiesburg next year as part of his new “It’s What I Do Tour.” Cho is set to perform at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on February 27, 2027, where fans can expect fresh material about family, marriage, parenthood, church life and everyday […]
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New 7 Brew opens with Petal with special donation
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – Petal residents now have a new drive-thru option for coffee and other beverages. The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce joined the ribbon-cutting celebration for 7 Brew, located at 1150 Evelyn Gandy Parkway, on September 28, 2026. The company donated $10,064 to the Petal Children’s Task Force as part of its grand […]
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Children’s lit collection at University of Southern Mississippi hits 60 and still growing
HATTIESBURG — Katie Herndon, curator of the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi, opens a box and pulls out several original illustrations of “Curious George.” They are as fresh and captivating as the little monkey’s mischief in the classic books by H.A. and Margret Rey.
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This Mississippi Vintage Store Built a Free Beetlejuice Walkthrough, Down to the Shrimp Hands
A vintage store in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has built a walk-through Beetlejuice movie set, from the Afterlife waiting room to a sandworm bursting out of the wall, and it’s free. The Lucky Rabbit’s fan-made Betelgeuse walkthrough is back for its third Halloween, open weekends through November 1. Inside...
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Artists invited to design sculpture for Hattiesburg park
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) is inviting professional artists from across the country to submit proposals for a large-scale sculpture that will become part of Montague Sculpture Park, a new permanent sculpture park in downtown Hattiesburg. The Call for Artists seeks an artist or artist team to design, fabricate and […]
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Laurel Loblolly Festival lineup features Rockin’ Jason Williams
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel Loblolly Festival will be held on October 3, 2026. Organizers announced legendary entertainer Rockin’ Jason D. Williams, Jeff Bates, and Paulette Carlson, the voice of Highway 101 will join south Mississippi artist Holley Rumbarger will perform on the stage at Central on West End.
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6 Seasonal Soup Recipes for Chilly Weather
Temperatures are dropping across the South, and we are all dusting off our crockpots and deep cast iron dutch ovens in preparation for soup season. One of our many favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is the food. Households start to smell like apples, pumpkins, and spice blends, with something hot always on the stove. Delicious seasonal soups keep well for leftovers, feed a lot of people, and make for a simple, one-pot meal when you don’t want a big cleanup. We chose six soup recipes that combine autumnal flavors with seasonal veggies to make your chilly evenings cozy.
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Weekend Preview: Water run, Oktoberfest, & more!
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The weekend is packed with fun and exciting events! Check them out below:. HBURG: 21st Annual Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival 🔴🟢⚫🟡. 📆 Dates: Sept. 24 - Sept. 26. ⏰ Times: View full schedule HERE. 📍 Location: Mobile Street in Downtown...