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An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.

Abandoned Hotel to Become Homeless Resource Center

Stephani Perez-Munoz | May 19, 2025

An abandoned hotel off Highway 49 is being transformed into a community resource center for individuals experiencing homelessness and for others who are in need of support. Reona Burnett, founder of the...

Nail Art Trends Rooted in History

Nail Art Trends Rooted in History

Kayla Richardson | May 19, 2025

Forensic science major Athena Gunther made a decision last March that she says changed her self-care routine—getting her nails professionally done for the first time. Gunther, a student at The University...

Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City

Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City

Zaria Gordon | May 14, 2025

The scent of stale cigarettes and sweat hangs heavy in the dim, grimy corners of an old courtyard in downtown Hattiesburg. In recent years, shows like this have exploded into a full‑blown DIY-punk renaissance...

A local Hattiesburg thrift shop.

Thrifting Becomes Sustainable Alternatives for Shoppers

Claire Cadle | May 13, 2025

Through racks of clothing, piles of books and shelves packed full of trinkets, the scraps of life once lived all come together in the same place. In a world where trends flicker out as quickly as they...

An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.

Mississippi Hub Complex to Support Hattiesburg’s Unhoused

Briana McGinty | April 30, 2025

An abandoned building on Highway 49 is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex, a support center offering food, hygiene and counseling to the unhoused community in Hattiesburg. The renovation...

Hattiesburg Zoo Seeks Community Stories

Hattiesburg Zoo Seeks Community Stories

Stephani Perez-Munoz | April 23, 2025

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Hattiesburg Zoo is inviting members of the community to share their personal memories and photos from past visits. Community members are encouraged to submit stories...

Students speak to employers at the City of Hattiesburg's recent Summer Job Fair.

Hattiesburg Hosts Summer Job Fair

Whitney Hines | April 23, 2025

Students from across the Pine Belt explored employment opportunities at the Summer Job Fair held on Thursday, April 16, from 4pm-6pm, at the Ben McNair Center. The event, hosted by the City of Hattiesburg...

Members of Six Days Later converse before a practice session.

Local Band Gears up for Summer Releases

Neo Torres | April 23, 2025

A new sound is emerging from the University of Southern Mississippi. Six Days Later, a band made up of four USM freshmen, is currently recording two singles with Petal Dance Records. The group plans to...

Pictured are the four campers and their makeshift campsite in front of T-Bones during Record Store Day.

T-Bones Hosts Record Store Day

Ashlyn Joyner | April 23, 2025

T-Bones Records & Café recently hosted Record Store Day, drawing music enthusiasts from Hattiesburg and surrounding areas with exclusive vinyl releases and live performances. Record Store Day (RSD)...

Mississippi REAL ID Deadline Approaches

Mississippi REAL ID Deadline Approaches

Whitney Hines | April 23, 2025

With the May 7 deadline fast approaching, Mississippians are urged to obtain a REAL ID if they plan to board flights or enter certain federal facilities. Without it, travelers will be unable to use their...

Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show

Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show

Whitney Hines | April 16, 2025

The Hub City Classic Car Show rolled into Hattiesburg, on Saturday, April 12, bringing car enthusiasts from across the region to the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center. The event showcased classic, custom,...

GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg

GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg

Kiera Fox | April 16, 2025

Under the Mississippi sun, standing on a scaffold with music blasting, GONZO247 moves almost as fast as the wind. Paintbrush in hand, he transforms a blank wall on the outside of a Hattiesburg building...

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