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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...

Three Variations of Coca Cola available in a vending machine at the University of Southern Mississippi.

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 has...

The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, & Forrest County is located in downtown Hattiesburg.

Federal Cuts Threaten Library, Museum Services

Briana McGinty | April 16, 2025

A recent executive order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) threatens to disrupt funding, leaving communities, schools and libraries nationwide facing uncertain futures. The...

A USM student walks along the Longleaf Trace near campus.

Cardio Exercises Provide Multiple Benefits

Stephani Perez-Munoz | April 9, 2025

Regular cardiovascular exercise can benefit college students’ physical and mental well-being. Cardio activities such as walking and running help strengthen the heart and lungs, lower or prevent high...

Pine Belt residents enjoy Live at 5 in Downtown Hattiesburg.

Live at 5 Returns to Downtown Hattiesburg

Whitney Hines | April 9, 2025

Hattiesburg’s spring concert series, Live at 5, returns each Friday evening in April and May, drawing crowds to Town Square Park for live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. The free...

A local musician performs at T-Bones Records & Café, in Hattiesburg.

T-Bones Hosting Weekly Open Mic Nights

Ashlyn Joyner | April 9, 2025

T-Bones Records & Café, in Hattiesburg, will host a free Open Mic Night every Monday at 6 p.m. to allow local artists to gain performance experience. The first Open Mic Night was held last Monday,...

Joshua Moore races during the Mississippi 50.

Local Teacher Sets Records in Mississippi 50 Race

Gabrielle Cox | April 9, 2025

A Hattiesburg native and high school teacher recently held the nation’s fastest time in a 50-mile race after competing in the Mississippi 50 on March 1. Joshua Moore, a teacher and coach at Oak Grove...

Locking vehicle doors is important to preventing break-ins.

Vehicle Thefts and Break-ins Increase in Hattiesburg

Cadence Renfro | April 2, 2025

Vehicle thefts and break-ins have been on the rise in Hattiesburg since January, according to a statement released by the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) on March 18. The department is urging the...

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