5. Main Street Books Hattiesburg This downtown Hattiesburg bookstore opened in 2002. It bills itself as “a place to gather, celebrate, and learn,” and its offerings extend beyond the literary. In addition to a selection of books, Main Street Books is home to...
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – Some downtown Hattiesburg eateries are adding more accessible dining spaces to their outdoor seating. Construction just began on a parklet on Front Street at Nellie’s and Southbound Bagel and Coffee Shop. The project will provide...
As far back as October 2020, Hattiesburg officials have been discussing installing parklets – parking spaces in rights-of-way or in front of businesses that are converted to spaces for pedestrians – in the downtown area. Now that concept is being put into place, with...
5. Coney Island Cafe It may surprise you that a diner celebrating its centennial anniversary serves buzzworthy food. But such is the curious case of Coney Island Cafe, a Hattiesburg icon that opened in 1923. Beyond its unapologetically classic selection of diner...
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – A beloved community event is heading into its 15th year. Hattiesburg’s “Live at 5″ has delivered music for a decade and a half for the people of the Pine Belt. The event kicked off Friday in Town Square Park, with a long-time favorite,...
For over 10 years The Depot restaurant catered to customers on Buschman Street in Hattiesburg. If all goes well, the restaurant will open at a new downtown location — 115 Walnut St. — by the end of this week. Business partners Josh Casper and Keith Cascio bought the...
