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‘Sleeping Beauty’ ballet coming to Saenger Theater
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The World Ballet Company will present “The Sleeping Beauty” at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on March 18, 2027. Tickets will go on pre-sale on October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with code CARABOSSE. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. […]
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Community packs the patches of Mitchell Farms for 16th Annual MS Peanut Festival
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday, folks packed the patches at Mitchell Farms in Collins for the 16th Annual Mississippi Peanut Festival. Attendees got the chance to tour the peanut operation, the pumpkin patch, and experience the farm life. “My favorite part is the corn barn; it’s with the slides and...
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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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Laurel's 2026 Loblolly Festival returns Oct. 3 with live music, food
The 2026 Laurel Loblolly Festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 3, featuring a full day of food, activities, and hundreds of vendors throughout downtown Laurel starting at 9 a.m. Presented by Laurel Main Street, Rasberry Financial Services and The Home Plate, an incoming board game café, a free...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Meral wins third career tournament
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Loyola Wolf Pack senior Sarah Meral finished off a career-best tournament outing on Tuesday by claiming her third career individual medalist honors at the Carey Collegiate. She's now tied for second all-time in program history with three tournament wins. Meral shot a third-round 72 on Tuesday...
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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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Zamzow Top Ten After Two Rounds at Carey Collegiate
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - - The Cumberland University women's golf team sits in fourth place following the opening two rounds of the Carey Collegiate at Canebrake Country Club. The Phoenix opened the tournament with a team score of 35-over-par before improving by 13 strokes in the second round, finishing the second round at 22-over. Cumberland enters Tuesday's final round at 57-over-par, sitting fourth in the six team field.