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Employee becomes Zaxby's first chief vibe officer after viral video
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John Denver Christmas tribute coming to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Emery Entertainment will present Rocky Mountain High Experience, A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on December 11, 2026. Tickets are $53-$63 plus applicable fees and will go on sale August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at...
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SixOh1 Run Club offers community support for fitness
HATTIESBURG, Miss, (WHLT) – A Hattiesburg-based group aims to help people pursue healthier lifestyles, while creating a community to keep them motivated. SixOh1 Run Club encourages runners and walkers of all skill levels to exercise, set goals and support one another. Jeremy Moore, the group’s founder, said it is about more than just miles. He […]
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Local Eats – R&B Brick Oven Pizza
Allen Beverages’ Jesus Ramirez takes us inside Saucier’s preferred spot for a fresh cheesy slice, R&B Brick Oven Pizza!. R&B Brick Oven Pizza is a local Saucier favorite serving up handmade, wood-fired pizza with plenty of Gulf Coast flavor. Their dough is made fresh daily, and pizzas are cooked in a handmade wood-burning oven—the only one of its kind in the area, according to the restaurant.
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This 44-Mile Mississippi Rail Trail Runs Through Six Parks And Five Small Towns
Forty-four miles is a long way to walk, bike, or ride a horse. It is also, conveniently, long enough to pass through six parks and five small towns without ever getting on a highway. That’s the arrangement on one Mississippi rail trail, built on old railroad grade that runs flat...
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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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Southern Pines to open new thrift shop in Petal Sept. 1
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A third thrift store is opening in the Pine Belt to support Southern Pines Animal Shelter. Second Chance-Petal is set to open Sept. 1 at 705 South Main St. It’ll have a lot of the same types of merchandise found at the organization’s two Hattiesburg thrift...
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Southern Cross Animal Rescue asks for donations for dog found in critical condition
Southern Cross Animal Rescue is asking for donations to help cover emergency medical care for a dog found in poor condition along an interstate. The rescue said the dog was found on the side of the interstate and appeared to be suffering from significant neglect or trauma. Despite his condition,...
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Saucier Senior Center celebrates 250 years of America
SAUCIER, Miss. (WLOX) — The Saucier Senior Center hosted a celebration Friday marking 250 years of American independence, drawing seniors from across the Gulf Coast. The event was originally scheduled for July 2 but was postponed after flooding from Arthur forced organizers to push back the date. Attendees traveled from as far as Perkingston and D’Iberville to take part.
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‘Toxic Beauty;’ Mississippi Aquarium exhibit makes masterpieces out of pollutants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — The Mississippi Aquarium is displaying an exhibit made entirely from plastic trash collected on Gulf Coast beaches, including Mardi Gras beads transformed into sculptures of sea turtles. The exhibit, titled Toxic Beauty, Plastic’s Hidden Cost, was organized in part by Dr. Kristina Mojica of the...
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Southern Miss Alumna Keisha Green Earns Southeast Emmy Award
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 of Media and...
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Hattiesburg Zoo gives visitors inside look at the work of the zookeepers
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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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Cattiesburg Cafe continues the fill-a-bag of books sale to support animal rescue
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A local cafe and thrift store is doing its part to support a group that specializes in animal rescue. The Cattiesburg Cafe is continuing its $2 fill-a-bag sale. Customers can bring a plastic bag in and fill it with as many books as they want, as...
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7 Classic Mississippi Grocery Stores That Have Been Serving Communities For Generations
These places have been feeding generation after generation in Mississippi for years, leaving a mark that goes far beyond just groceries on a shelf. Shelves here carry local products alongside familiar brands, a mix that changed very little over the decades. Nothing about the shopping experience feels rushed or optimized...