Coney Island Cafe (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) Arthur Fokakis came from Patmos, Greece, and settled in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where in 1923 he set up a fruit stand. When more grocers opened their own shops nearby, Fokakis started peddling hamburgers and hot dogs for...
By Charles Herrington Published: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. It was all part of...
By Kyra Lampley Published: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:55 PM CST PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – If you’re a fan of food this is the story for you. A Hattiesburg businessman is taking downtown by storm. Nelson Haskin has the ultimate recipe for success. “Be present,...
JACKSON, Miss. (March 3, 2023) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) hosted its first Main Street Legislative Day at the Mississippi State Capitol. Special guests included Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, who made remarks as...
HATTIESBURG The “Hub City” of Hattiesburg is home to under 50,000 residents which lends to a small-town atmosphere in the state’s fourth-largest city. The vibrant community has many things going for it, like diversified economy and south-bound...
By Trey Howard Published: Feb. 10, 2023 at 11:37 PM CST HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Downtown Hattiesburg was buzzing as hundreds filled the streets to see the Krewe of St. Catherine’s inaugural walking parade. Organizations from across the Pine Belt gathered to...
