The Fat Cat, a popular bar and live music venue near the University of Southern Mississippi, has introduced a new entry fee for patrons under the age of 21. The change, implemented in March, is aimed at...

The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the death of Maya, a 21-year-old jaguar, on Wednesday, March 19, following a battle with kidney disease and age-related health complications. After careful monitoring and...

Brandiilyne Mangum-Dear, owner of Hattiesburg's only metaphysical shop, The Red Jasper, has been honored by Mississippi Capital City Pride for her advocacy work and community involvement. Mangum-Dear,...

A $25,000 grant was recently awarded to the city of Hattiesburg from the National Endowment for the Arts to support a new mural inside the Johnny L. DuPree Public Safety Complex. The City will be partnering...

With warmer temperatures signaling the arrival of spring, garden centers across Mississippi are seeing an influx of early-season customers ready to begin their gardening projects. Garden centers across...

Hattiesburg’s Fat Cat hosted Northern California-based band Scowl on March 3, with three local DIY bands opening, drawing a crowd for a night of dancing and moshing. The concert kicked off with energy...

The annual "March of the Mayors" food drive successfully provided thousands of meals to food pantries across Mississippi this year, collecting more than 85,120 pounds of non-perishable food items. From...

As the number of college graduates increases, the availability of job opportunities for those without experience is declining, leaving many students questioning the value of higher education. For years,...

Mississippi ranks as the fifth worst state for animal protection, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s (ALDF) most recent January 2024 ranking. The ALDF, a leading legal advocacy organization...

Laser Mania, a family-owned laser tag arena and retro arcade in Hattiesburg, has been a local staple for nearly 25 years. Founded in 1996 by Patrick Rothwell, the business initially thrived, offering a...

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...