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Get Lost In 53,000 Square Feet Of Antiques At This Incredible Mississippi Flea Market
Saturday mornings with no fixed agenda are a finite and precious resource, and the decision of where to spend one deserves serious consideration. Massive is not a casual descriptor here. It is a practical warning that should inform how much coffee is consumed before arrival and whether comfortable shoes were a deliberate choice or an afterthought.
WDAM-TV
Petal pays off general obligation bond, on track to finish revenue bonds passed nearly 20 years ago
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said the city is on track to pay off one of two revenue bonds passed roughly 20 years ago. The first bond was passed in 2006 for $8.5 million. “At the time, I believe it was a 5% interest,” Ducker said. “We...
takingthekids.com
This Small Mississippi Town Offers Big Retirement Appeal Without Big Costs In 2026
Here’s the retirement plot twist nobody talks about enough: the best chapter does not always need a giant skyline, packed traffic, or a cost of living that makes every grocery run feel dramatic. Sometimes, it looks calmer. Friendlier. A little easier to enjoy. Mississippi has a way of making...
WDAM-TV
Brand-new antique shop opens doors to vendors and antique lovers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Gilded Goose, a brand-new flea market in Hattiesburg, opened the door of opportunity to vendors who are looking to take some antiques off their hands. Co-owner Lindsey Slade saw the demand from people wanting to sell items, and the Gilded Goose hopes to give a...
WDAM
Brand-new antique shop opens doors to vendors and antique lovers
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Summer season officially underway at Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Fresh-picked veggies and family fun are back on the Gulf Coast. Charlie’s U-Pik is open for the 2026 summer season, inviting visitors to grab a bucket and harvest their own fresh produce straight from the field. Summer on the Coast means one thing: u-pik season is...
Picayune Item
PRCC wins 18 CPRAM Awards for marketing excellence
With 18 awards, including five first-place finishes, Pearl River Community College’s Marketing and Recruitment Department continued to raise the bar with a standout performance at the 2026 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Conference in Senatobia. “It […]
boatingindustry.com
Marine Industry Sees a Decline in Sales in March 2026
According to a recent report from Statistical Surveys, the marine industry recorded a -7.27% year-over-year in March 2026. This follows a similar trend of -5.28% in March 2025. While these numbers may not be pleasing to the eyes, this data shows that overall sales activity remains relatively consistent with the...
theadvisermagazine.com
Deal Diary: You’re Never Too Old to Chase FIRE
23 doors (2 fourplexes, 6 duplexes, 3 single-family homes) At age 47, Neil Whitney was running an HVAC company in Slidell, Louisiana, and working every hour he had. He and his wife weren’t struggling in any dramatic way. They were just stuck living paycheck to paycheck, with no cushion and no retirement plan.
WDAM-TV
New parachute manufacturing facility opens in Bassfield
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - A new manufacturing and machining facility has just opened in Bassfield. High Energy Systems will make several different types of parachutes, safety harnesses and other items for civilian companies and the military. A grand opening was held Friday. The company is located in an 18,000 square...
WLBT
Mississippi Miss Hospitality announces record scholarships for 2026 competition
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Program announced Saturday that contestants competing for the title in 2026 will be eligible for the organization’s largest scholarship offerings in its 77-year history. Contestants will be eligible for more than $105,000 in scholarships and prizes, including $32,500 in direct cash...
WDAM-TV
Mississippi Miss Hospitality announces record scholarships for 2026 competition
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Program announced Saturday that contestants competing for the title in 2026 will be eligible for the organization’s largest scholarship offerings in its 77-year history. Contestants will be eligible for more than $105,000 in scholarships and prizes, including $32,500 in direct cash...
WDAM-TV
Bassfield’s Beaver Creek Distillery named state’s Rural Small Business of the Year
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - Bassfield’s Beaver Creek Distillery has just been named Mississippi’s Rural Small Business of the Year. The award, from the Small Business Administration, was presented Wednesday in Jackson. Beaver Creek Distillery is the state’s first native spirits craft distillery. “We were completely humbled,” Beaver...
WKRG News 5
Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Lucedale Walmart
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from May 28, 2026 LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — A Dunkin’ Donuts location is coming to the Lucedale Walmart. In a social media post announcing the partnership, Walmart Lucedale wrote, “We’re so excited!” The opening date has yet to be released. With more than 14,000 locations in nearly […]
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Bassfield’s Beaver Creek Distillery named state’s Rural Small Business of the Year
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New developments coming to Laurel’s Sawmill Square Mall, including Newk’s Eatery
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Sawmill Square Mall continues to improve and expand its business offerings for customers in Laurel. Construction on the new Hobby Lobby is making progress. “The whole entire front is looking more like a Hobby Lobby. We’re very excited about that,” mall manager Regina Higginbotham said....
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Boil water notice issued after temporary water pressure loss in Eastabuchie
EASTABUCHIE, Miss. (WDAM) - A boil water notice has been issued in Eastabuchie as crews did maintenance work and leak repairs on U.S. Highway 11 Wednesday. According to the Eastabuchie Utility Association, a temporary loss of water pressure took place in the area, but repairs have since been made. However,...