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Longtime Wiggins favorite ‘Frosty Mug’ gets fresh new look with facade grant
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) — A beloved local dining staple in Wiggins is sporting a fresh new look. On Tuesday morning, leaders from Mississippi Power and the Stone County Economic Development Partnership presented a $4,750 check to the Frosty Mug, which represents matching funds to offset facade improvements. The total project investment was $9,500.
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Park(ing) Day Brings Downtown Hattiesburg Together
Parking spaces became places for art, food and community connections as the Downtown Hattiesburg Association brought Park(ing) Day to the Pine Belt. Launched in 2005 by San Francisco-based art and design studio Rebar, Park(ing) Day is a volunteer-led global movement that transforms parking spaces into temporary parks, pop-up restaurants and art exhibits for one day each September. The event brings together artists, activists and residents to inspire change and build community.
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New ‘On a Roll’ theme set for Hattiesburg Restaurant Week
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – VisitHATTIESBURG announced the ninth annual Hattiesburg Restaurant Week will take place October 11-17, 2026. This year’s theme is “On A Roll,” and local restaurants will be taking on the challenge of serving specially rolled or wrapped items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. “Hattiesburg Restaurant Week has become one […]
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Mississippi Pecan Festival Brings Over 250 Vendors Together For A Weekend Of Food, Shopping And Fun
Festivals used to bring people together from across the entire region, places to trade, earn a living, and simply have a good time. Today, events like this Mississippi Pecan Festival mostly aim to preserve that tradition. Vendors fill the grounds for the entire weekend, offering food, shopping, and activities throughout...
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‘Nite of the Marauding Pirates’ coming to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In downtown Hattiesburg, the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is getting ready for another pirate attack. On October 10, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and Pocket Alley next to the Historic Saenger Theater will host the “Nite of the Marauding Pirates.”
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‘Cat in the Hat’ coming to Hattiesburg in 2027
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A cherished Dr. Seuss book will be brought to life on stage in Hattiesburg Seanger Theater next year. The live performance of “The Cat in the Hat” will be held on February 22, 2027. Based on the beloved children’s book, the show takes the well-known characters and lighthearted chaos to the […]
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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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‘She has to do things on her own terms’: Hattiesburg Zoo excited for new tiger to enter habitat
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Just four months after the passing of their beloved Bunga, the Hattiesburg Zoo welcomed a new Malayan tiger this week. Hailing all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ava, the Malayan tiger, is expected to call the Hattiesburg Zoo home for the rest of her life. “From...
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‘She has to do things on her own terms’: Hattiesburg Zoo excited for new tiger to enter habitat
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Just four months after the passing of their beloved Bunga, the Hattiesburg Zoo welcomed a new Malayan tiger this week. Hailing all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ava, the Malayan tiger, is expected to call the Hattiesburg Zoo home for the rest of her life. “From...
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Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes another Malayan tiger
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Zoo has expanded its animal family with the arrival of Ava, a 12-year-old female Malayan tiger. Arriving from the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma, Ava marks the facility’s first female tiger since the beloved longtime resident Tigger. At 12 years old, Ava is entering her senior years, but with professional zoo care, she could live up to 20 years compared to 10 to 15 years in the wild.
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Photos | Laurel Food Truck Festival at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds
Beaming with congratulatory pride, Ashley E. Jones stepped across the grass carrying a trophy topped with a trio of stars, walking toward a red food truck emblazoned with the words 507 Grill. DJ Don King from iHeartRadio had just announced over the speaker that the Laurel, Mississippi, business’ brisket-covered french fries had just won first place for best main dish at the Laurel Food Truck Festival held at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Dog rescued, home damaged following blaze in Hattiesburg, officials say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Crews rescued a pet while working to put out a house fire in Hattiesburg Thursday night. According to the Hattiesburg Fire Department (HFD), units responded to the fire on the 100 block of Ashford Circle just after 8 p.m. Crews arrived and found the home fully...
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Hattiesburg Pocket Museum warning of ‘Ink in the Alley’ scam
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-A heads up from the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum, ahead of Ink in the Alley this weekend, the museum is warning that someone is messaging people who have interacted with their event posts. The account is asking for personal information and money, including a $900 request for a tattoo.
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Pops in the Park to Bring Music, Community Together at Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Partners for the Arts(PFTA) invites the community to kick off the fall arts season at Pops in the Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in Spirit Park on the Hattiesburg campus. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available for a VIP experience featuring food and drinks, a tent and reserved seating.
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This Mississippi Buffet Is So Good It Deserves A Spot On Your Next Road Trip
A good road trip can survive a boring meal. A great one deserves a stop you are still talking about an hour later. This Mississippi buffet makes a strong case for changing your route around lunch or dinner. The state is known for comforting Southern food, and this place leans into that with generous plates, familiar favorites, and enough variety to make choosing your first round surprisingly difficult.
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‘Be Like Blippi’ tour coming to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Families in Hattiesburg will get the opportunity to see Blippi and Meekah live when the "Be Like Blippi" Tour visits the Saenger Theater. The family-friendly presentation, which will be held on January 22, 2027, includes music, dance, play and interactive exploration and is geared toward children ages 2-7.