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Cattiesburg Cafe in need of donations to continue taking care of housed kittens
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Cattiesburg Cafe is asking for donations to help the cats it houses and other pets in its rescue. Manager Nicole Legg said they are in dire need of cat litter and canned food, which she says the kittens are constantly going through. The cafe takes...
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5 South MS restaurants fail health inspections, two for presence of pests
Five restaurants and kitchens in South Mississippi had to post C grades since Aug. 10, after failing their inspections following a complaint; for insects, rodents or pets found; and for other critical violations. Restaurants score an A if the Mississippi Health Department inspector finds no violations, a B if any...
Hattiesburg American
Hattiesburg restaurant fails its August health inspection. See details
In the Hattiesburg area, one restaurant, food service facility or school received a failing health inspection grade in August 2026, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health . As of Sept. 1, the facility had both a permit follow-up and a re-inspection completed. The single restaurant failure for the area in August occurred in Lamar County. No failure occurred in Forrest County. The number of August failures was less than the number of the July failures in Forrest and Lamar counties. In the Hattiesburg area, three restaurants, food service facilities or schools received failing health inspection grades in July 2026 , according to the Mississippi State Department of Health . June also had three failed inspections, May had two failed inspections, March had one failed inspection and February and April both had zero failed health inspections. Following are the restaurants and food-service facilities in District VIII, which includes Forrest and Lamar counties, that received a failing grade of "C" in the month of August. Lamar County Mulukakao , located at 201 Cox Ave. in Hattiesburg, received a failing grade during a permit inspection on Aug. 12. The inspection category of failure was the presence of insects, rodents or animals.
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Pine Belt native, Elsie, needs votes to move on after ‘AGT’ quarterfinals
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Columbia native Elsie took the stage on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday for the live show quarterfinals. She performed her rendition of “House of the Rising Sun,” singing for the chance to move one step closer to the AGT finale. Back...
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Raising Cane’s celebrates 30 years by helping local shelter
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In honor of 30 years in business, Raising Cane’s is giving back to animals in Hattieburg. The restaurant launched its first location in 1996 and was named after the owner Todd Graves’ yellow Labrador, Cane. The business has maintained its relationship with animals ever since through community engagement and pet welfare. […]
takingthekids.com
The Mississippi Breakfast Spot Where The Cinnamon Rolls Sell Out Before 9 AM Every Morning
Setting an alarm to buy a pastry sounds unreasonable until you have missed out once. Then it becomes a habit. There is a bakery in Mississippi where the cinnamon rolls have a reliable way of vanishing before nine, and the people who know this arrive early on purpose, without complaint, the way you show up on time for something that matters.
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Country Break BBQ’s 3rd Annual Benefit Car Show is Sept. 12
Country Break BBQ’s 3rd Annual Benefit Car Show is Sept. 12. Country Break BBQ will have their 3rd annual Car, Truck, Jeep and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 6 Leonard Holmes Road, Tylertown from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Registration cost is $20; awards will be...
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4 South Mississippi restaurants fail health inspections
Customers — and health inspectors — look for an A, B or C when they enter a restaurant in South Mississippi and three out of the four restaurants that failed their health inspections over the last week had no grade on display. Also, three out of the four...
twinstates.news
'K-POP Warriors Live Show' coming to Hattiesburg's Saenger Theater Sept. 20
The Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg will host the "K-POP Warriors Live Show" on Sunday, September 20, at 3 p.m. The touring production combines the energy and pageantry of modern Korean pop culture with theatrical storytelling. Going beyond a traditional concert, the show features a dedicated cast of dancers, soloists, and...
takingthekids.com
This Beloved Mississippi Zoo Has Spent 75 Years Growing From 12 Quiet Acres Into A Modern Wildlife Destination
Twelve acres does not sound like much until you start counting what fits on them. More than seventy-five animal species live here, along with rides, a splash pad, and a ropes course that was never part of the original plan. The place opened in 1950 and has been quietly improving...
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Get to know DJ Pretty Peech, the local DJ named Zaxby’s Chief Vibe Officer
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Peech Franklin, also known as DJ Pretty Peech, has turned her passion into a new role at Zaxby’s. She is now in charge of bringing the vibes to guests at restaurants at more than 90 Zaxby’s locations and grand openings. She gained the...
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Get to know DJ Pretty Peech, the local DJ named Zaxby’s Chief Vibe Officer
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Peech Franklin, also known as DJ Pretty Peech, has turned her passion into a new role at Zaxby’s. She is now in charge of bringing the vibes to guests at restaurants at more than 90 Zaxby’s locations and grand openings. She gained the...
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This Mississippi Restaurant Serves 16-Ounce Ribeyes In The Heart Of Downtown Laurel
There is a restaurant in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, where the ribeyes are thick enough to share and the kitchen treats every plate like it matters. People drive from hours away just to get a seat, and on busy nights, a line forms before the doors even open. The building has...
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State representative, Hub City restaurateur to be inducted into Southern Miss Alumni Hall of Fame
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Mississippi state representative and a local restaurateur are expected to be inducted into the Southern Miss Alumni Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2026. On Tuesday, the Southern Miss Alumni Association announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, which include Hattiesburg restaurateur Nelson Haskin Jr. and...
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Thrift Store Is Filled With Dirt-Cheap Vintage Furniture And Unexpected Finds
Vintage items keep becoming more valuable, and this Mississippi thrift store proves it through the crowds it keeps drawing. Furniture here sells for a fraction of what similar pieces cost at dedicated antique shops. Racks and shelves fill with donated items nobody bothered sorting into neat categories. Regulars know inventory...
Hattiesburg American
Member of Poplarville's Chapel Hart posts tribute honoring late Dolly Parton
Danica Hart , who was one-third of the Poplarville country band formerly known as Chapel Hart , took to Instagram to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Parton was 80 years old. Hart's post featured a picture of her posing with Parton, who sang several popular songs including "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You." In 2021, Chapel Hart released a song titled "You Can Have Him Jolene," that was inspired by Parton's1973 hit song "Jolene." The trio performed the song during an audition for "America's Got Talent" in 2022. Parton saw the performance and penned a response to the song on her social media. "What a fun new take on my song, @chapelhartband! Carl's birthday is today so I think I'll hang on to him, and I'm not notifying Jolene that today is his birthday." View this post on Instagram Carl Dean was Parton's husband. He died in 2025 at age 82. "You Can Have Him Jolene" debuted at No. 8 in the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart, peaking at No. 4. Chapel Hart formed in 2014 in Poplarville, 40 miles south of Hattiesburg. The trio performed together until 2025,
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Experience K-POP Warriors Live Show at Saenger Theater
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The K-POP Warriors Live Show will transform the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater into a futuristic world of music, dance and visual effects. Taconhy Entertainment’s touring production is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on September 20, 2026. The performance combines K-pop music with live choreography, theatrical narration, percussion, digital visuals and […]
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Acrobatic horror show ‘Fear Circus’ coming to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater will host a terrifying, acrobatic and thrilling theatrical evening. Taconhy Production House’s horror show Fear Circus will begin on September 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The 13+ production features aerial performances, contortion, twisted clowns and immersive terror. The audience will see the action as performers move […]
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Wiggins resident leading effort to revitalize community garden
WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) — A patch of land in Wiggins could soon become much more than just a place to grow fruits and vegetables, but before the first seed can be planted, there’s plenty of work to do. Wiggins resident Emily Brown is helping lead the charge to...