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Petal gearing up for new Tourism Center
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) -Soon to be filled with local arts and artifacts, Petal’s new “Travel My Town Tourism Center” is underway. With the house originally belonging to the Jones’s family of Petal in the 1940′s, the historical building will now serve as a stop for both visitors and residents. Owner of the center, Christy Tartavoulle, said once finished, it will hold a special place in the Friendly… → Read More
The Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention hosts Clothesline Project at Jones College
The Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention Clothesline Project → Read More
Youngest artist to date completes utility box painitng for the Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -A 12 year old artist has made her mark in the Hub City by painting a utility box for the Hattiesburg Public Art Trail. Gretchen McClure became the youngest artist to date to complete one of these boxes and says she isn’t stopping there. “I’ve always loved to read books and I wanted to inspire other people to get lost in a great book,” said McClure. The painting titled… → Read More
Seasonal pollen brings more business to local car washes
Seasonal pollen brings more business to car washes → Read More
Paving project begins in the City of Petal
Residents of Petal will start to see more road improvements with the start of a $1.6 million new paving project. → Read More
USM’s Nutrition and Dietetic programs receive accreditation renewal
The Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics granted full accreditation to the university’s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and graduate Dietetic Internship through June 30, 2030. → Read More
Walmart Supercenter celebrates Employee Appreciation
Walmart Supercenter celebrates employee appreciation → Read More
Pine Belt Foundation hosts annual Faces of the Foundation awards ceremony
Pine Belt Foundation hosts annual faces of the Foundation award ceremony → Read More
Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department hosts fundraiser
Starting March 1 through April 7, the fire department will begin its laundry detergent and dish soap fundraiser. → Read More
Petal School District: increased enrollment means more expansion
As the Petal School district continues to perform as one of the top districts in Mississippi, more desks in the classroom are being filled. → Read More
The Hub City finds the importance of Narcan for 1st responders
The use of Narcan for first responders in the Hub City → Read More
Life of country and local hero celebrated; Alvin Eaton
Hattiesburg community gathers to remember the life of Alvin Eaton → Read More
USM’s College of Business/Development hosts annual economic outlook forum
USM College of Business and Economic Development hosts annual Economic Outlook Forum → Read More
Vitalant hosts blood drive in downtown Hattiesburg
Vitalant hosts blood drive in Downtown Hattiesburg → Read More
Extra Table’s ‘March of the Mayors’ food drive kicks off
Extra Table kicks off "March of the Mayors" canned food drive → Read More
Socialization improves well-being for seniors
An official said socialization for seniors is very important for their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. → Read More
Health department set to undergo $5.5 million renovation
Forrest County Health department set to receive $5.5 million in renovations → Read More
Man accused of making terroristic threats denied bond
Jonathon Barnett, 43, appeared before Judge Sonny Saul and was denied bond. → Read More
Pine Belt businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
Many people may forget about the preparation it takes before your Valentine's Day gifts reach your doorstep. → Read More
Petal approves bids for splash pad, soccer fields at Robert E. Russell Sportsplex
City of Petal approved bids for new splash pad and soccer fields at Sportsplex → Read More