Father’s Day Guide to Downtown Hattiesburg

Apr 18, 2023 | Downtown Blog

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and all the father figures in our lives deserve to be celebrated! Here is your complete guide to downtown Hattiesburg: Father’s Day Edition. SHOPPING Twin Forks Wine + Provisions Does Dad have a taste for the finer things in...
‘Live at Five’ Returns for 15th Year

‘Live at Five’ Returns for 15th Year

Apr 14, 2023 | Newsroom

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,...

The Depot is moving. What you need to know ahead of its reopening

Apr 11, 2023 | Newsroom

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...

38 Restaurants Turning 100 In 2023

Mar 31, 2023 | Newsroom

 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...

Ultimate Girls Trip Downtown

Mar 29, 2023 | Downtown Blog

  ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP DOWNTOWN   Spring is here, and that means it’s the perfect time for an ultimate girl’s day out in downtown Hattiesburg! The Hub City’s downtown district has much to offer, so whether you are a local or looking to visit this...

The College Guide to Downtown

Mar 29, 2023 | Downtown Blog

THE COLLEGE GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN   With its rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and countless attractions, restaurants, and events, downtown Hattiesburg is the spot for college students to be. Whether you are looking for a weekday lunch, an evening out with friends,...

Hattiesburg Business Owner Creating Impacts Downtown

Mar 24, 2023 | Newsroom

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,...

MMSA Holds Main Street Day at The Mississippi State Capitol

Mar 6, 2023 | Newsroom

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...

The 8 Best Small Towns To Retire In Mississippi

Feb 22, 2023 | Newsroom

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...