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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...

Hattiesburg Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Miles Underwood with the Golden Plush Puppy.

Local Restaurant Fundraiser Supports Animal Shelter

Cadence Renfro | April 16, 2025

Raising Cane’s in Hattiesburg is raising funds for Southern Pines Animal Shelter through sales of a limited-edition Golden Birthday Plush Puppy, available through April 29. The fundraiser is part of...

A large tornado ravages a rural part of the United States.

Recent Tornadoes Spark Concern in Peak Storm Season

Elisha Williams | April 16, 2025

Severe weather continues to impact the Southeast, with a recent tornado touching down just 15 minutes from the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus, prompting concern among students...

USM students walk across campus on a Spring Day.

Spring Outdoors Boosts Health, Mood

Devin Varnado | April 16, 2025

As spring temperatures rise and flowers bloom, health professionals say spending time outdoors can offer a variety of physical and mental health benefits. “One of the most powerful benefits of being...

Health Risks Linked to Excessive Soda Consumption

Stephani Perez-Munoz | April 16, 2025

While soda remains a popular beverage in the United States, health professionals caution that frequent consumption may contribute to several long-term health issues. Drinking large quantities of soda...

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