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‘Pops in the Park’ returns to Southern Miss this fall
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Partners for the Arts (PFTA) invited the community to kick off the fall arts season at Pops in the Park on September 29, 2026, at 6:00 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 […]
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New mural marks milestone in Hattiesburg Road to 100
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg’s public art scene is growing again with a new downtown mural that celebrates creativity, literature and the city’s story. “Scrape the Sky” is a two-story mural that overlooks The Commons at Gordon’s Creek. It was created by Julia Reyes, a Mississippi Coast artist. “I wanted to kind of show how […]
Hattiesburg American
Hattiesburg unveils 70th large-scale mural in downtown alley
The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled a new mural in Downtown Hattiesburg on Sept. 3. Located in the alleyway on the wall of 307 W. Pine St., the new mural, titled "Scrape the Sky," is the 70th large-scale mural in the city and gets Hattiesburg another step closer in reaching its goal of becoming " The City of 100 Murals." "It's been a journey to get to number 70," said Kristen Brock, VisitHattiesburg vice president of marketing and programs. "We are averaging 10-to-12 large-scale murals a year, so we hope that in the next 4-to-5 years we will definitely be done with this project." "Scrape the Sky" was painted by Julia Reyes, a native of Biloxi. Reyes painted the 1,700-square-foot, two-story design over the span of one month, beginning the project by mapping out her idea for the piece. This project was particularly challenging, Reyes said, as the lower section of the mural was in a small alley and the top was above the building. "This alley is really close and then there is the top level which is far away," Reyes told the Hattiesburg American. "So I kept walking the block to kind of see the different things.
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Rotary Club of Hattiesburg calling teams, volunteers for inaugural Pine Belt Golf Classic
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Rotary Club of Hattiesburg is in its final weeks of preparation for its inaugural Pine Belt Golf Classic. It’s not too late for you to get involved too. The club’s mission is to serve others in the community. This tournament will serve as one...
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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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'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...
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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...
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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Charity golf tournament benefits Hattiesburg students
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A charity golf tournament in the Pine Belt turned a day-course into an investment for local students. The Inaugural Pinebelt Open brought golfers to Canebrake Country Club on August 24, 2026, to raise money for the Pinebelt Foundation Ampact Program. The program provides reading and math tutors for elementary students in […]
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Columbia’s 5th annual Food & Music Fest to feature Branson-style ‘Dukes of Country’ show
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The folks with Main Street Columbia are expecting thousands of people to visit downtown Columbia during an annual event showcasing good food and great live entertainment. The upcoming 5th annual Food & Music Festival, on Sept. 12, will have a dozen food trucks and more than...