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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.

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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.

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.

Hattiesburg staple, Coney Island Cafe, celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year.

Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts.

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.

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 the organization shared its economic impact on the state economy and highlighted ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.

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Now kicking off the spring festival season, the Hattiesburg Craft Beer Festival is set for Saturday, March 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Town Square Park.