4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (469+ words) Mark Russell, owner of Clark Russell Mercantile on Highway 49 in Forrest County, envisioned more than a shopping experience when purchasing the former Army surplus store just North of Camp Shelby. Russell is working to create a space where people can…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (231+ words) As I write yet another Labor Day’s column, I am fascinated by the fact that the richest man in the world can become the first trillionaire if he is able to produce and sell a million Optimus humanoid robots, deploy…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (484+ words) Third annual event brings tattoo artists, local makers, art, food and entertainment to the Pocket Alley and Historic Saenger Theater “We are excited to bring back Ink in the Alley for the third year,” said Wes Pilgrim, Saenger Event and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (694+ words) The data-center debate could use some focus too. Among other things data centers train and run artificial intelligence models. There is a seemingly irrational race to build the best large language model. Amazon is in the race. The race seems…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (483+ words) The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 annual stipend for books and other educational materials. The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid and AccelerateMS, the state’s workforce development office,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (246+ words) The Hattiesburg Tourism Commission is pleased to announce Lydia Coffey Pierce as its new Director of Destination Sales and Services. Pierce brings extensive experience in hospitality, higher education and event management, along with strong knowledge of the Hattiesburg market. In…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (280+ words) Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for July of 2026. Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) Rosedale Distilling Company, on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, near Terrene Landing, is the foundation and culmination of years of perseverance and determination. He had only to “figure out” the what and the how. All he knew in the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (195+ words) Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO of PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the hire of Ashtyn Pearson as Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer for the bank's Hattiesburg office. Barnes stated, “Ashtyn's lending experience, dedication to customer service, and commitment to the Hattiesburg…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (348+ words) VisitHATTIESBURG is excited to announce the return of its Tourism Grant Program, a funding initiative designed to support local events, festivals, attractions, and community projects that help drive tourism to Hattiesburg. Applications for the annual grant program are being accepted…...