Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and City officials recently announced a series of events for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The festivities will feature returning favorites such as parades, block parties, pub...

Hattiesburg is one of nearly 50 cities in Mississippi participating in the Extra Table Feeds initiative, which aims to collect food donations for local pantries. The city has been assigned 16-ounce jars...

As Mardi Gras festivities sweep across the South, law enforcement and city officials are ramping up efforts to manage public safety amid rising concerns over crime, disorderly conduct, and the evolving...

Kappa Delta Sorority held their annual Shamrock Superbowl on Feb 15 to raise funds for their national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America and their local philanthropy, Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center...

The Hattiesburg Zoo will hold its ninth annual Renaissance Festival on Feb. 22 and 23, featuring performances, costumes, knighting ceremonies, and animal encounters. The event will run from 10 a.m. to...

Spirit of Southern, a pop a cappella group at the University of Southern Mississippi, secured third place at the South Quarterfinals for the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA) on...

Aldi has removed all references to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from its U.S. careers page, sparking questions about the company’s commitment to these values amid a broader national trend. Aldi’s...

Penny pinching may become harder for Americans in the coming year, following President Donald Trump’s decision to direct the US Treasury to stop producing the penny saying production was costing more...

Rochelle Dahmer, a Pine Belt author, has written a children’s picture book honoring her grandfather, Vernon Dahmer, a local Hattiesburg civil rights hero and former member of the NAACP Youth Council....

HAE Pot, a new restaurant specializing in hot pot and Korean BBQ, held its grand opening on Feb. 12 in Hattiesburg, welcoming community members to dine and enjoy a unique cooking experience. The restaurant,...

Southern Miss faculty and academic leaders are working collaboratively to review and enhance academic programs in a continued effort to promote sustainable growth, according to University leadership. In...

The University of Southern Mississippi hosted a forum on Tuesday, February 11, featuring Ada Limón, the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate and the first Latina woman to hold the title. Limón, a native of Sonoma,...