3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (308+ words) The Forrest County Board of Supervisors held a public meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss the proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The overall county levy will include a 2.66 mill decrease for Forrest County residents. The proposed 119.72 mills will be…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (348+ words) The Lamar County Library System will expand its annual fandom convention beyond a single community this year with the first Pine Belt Portal Con, a free event bringing cosplay, gaming, comics, anime and other activities to the Lamar County Fairgrounds…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (271+ words) The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed two new members to the Bar Complaint Tribunal, and reappointed four members. New appointees are Circuit Judge T. Michael Reed of Hattiesburg and attorney Seth T. Curren of Union. Reappointed to the Complaint Tribunal are Circuit…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (469+ words) Mark Russell, owner of Clark Russell Mercantile on Highway 49 in Forrest County, envisioned more than a shopping experience when purchasing the former Army surplus store just North of Camp Shelby. Russell is working to create a space where people can…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (853+ words) Michael Watson, the incumbent Secretary of State, announced his campaign to run for Lieutenant Governor in the 2027 election. Watson is from Pascagoula, earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi, was elected to the 51st district seat of the State…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (169+ words) hubcityspokes.com Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams LAKE SERENE — As hurricane season enters its busiest stretch, state officials say routine inspections and maintenance by private dam owners are critical to reducing the risk of failures at Mississippi’s…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (145+ words) Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival, in partnership with Twin Forks Rising, will present The Color Purple the Musical, produced by Laurel Little Theatre and directed by Dr. Katrina Cox, at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Thursday, September 24, and Friday,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (484+ words) Third annual event brings tattoo artists, local makers, art, food and entertainment to the Pocket Alley and Historic Saenger Theater “We are excited to bring back Ink in the Alley for the third year,” said Wes Pilgrim, Saenger Event and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1466+ words) After 16 years of feeding hungry Mississippians, Extra Table FEEDS is turning the spotlight on some of the people who have helped make that work possible. Extra Table FEEDS has announced the winners of its inaugural Good On The Go Awards,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (384+ words) The Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater will kick off its 2026–2027 Saenger Education Series with Artrageous ArtReach on Thursday, October 1, 2026, bringing an exciting, immersive celebration of creativity to students from area schools. Two special 45-minute performances will be presented at 9 a.m. and…...