by Content Manager | Jan 30, 2025 | News - Community
Originally posted on www.wdam.com By Delaney Dukes HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – There’s a lot of buzz about the future of William Carey University after expansion plans were announced at an economic impact forum Tuesday. University President Dr. Ben Burnett...
by Content Manager | Jan 24, 2025 | News - Community
Hattiesburg, MS — FestivalSouth, Mississippi’s premier multi-genre arts festival, is thrilled to announce its season lineup for 2025, taking place from May 31 to June 21, 2025. This year’s theme, “Celebration,” honors its Sweet 16th season with four incredible...
by Content Manager | Jan 3, 2025 | News - Community
Officials with Hattiesburg Public Schools accepted a $79,000 settlement from Schools Against Vaping following a class action lawsuit against JUUL and Atria earlier this year. According to officials, the companies were found to have targeted school-age children with...
by Content Manager | Dec 10, 2024 | News - Community, Uncategorized
Lights of the Wild at the Hattiesburg Zoo is a Winner in USA TODAY 10Best 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Zoo Lights Hattiesburg, MS (December 6, 2024) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The votes are in, and we are pleased to report that Lights of the Wild at the...
by Content Manager | Nov 20, 2024 | News - Community
HATTIESBURG, MS (Nov. 18, 2024) –– Hattiesburg’s 58th large-scale mural “Glass Ceiling” was unveiled in downtown by the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art and project partners. The commissioned piece was a collective effort of three local artists and honors the late...
by Content Manager | Oct 23, 2024 | News - Community
The Hattiesburg Zoo is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). Having recently undergone accreditation assessment, the Hattiesburg Zoo has proven that it exemplifies the ZAA’s commitment to excellence in...