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Hattiesburg to host Downtown Summer Games
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games, downtown Hattiesburg businesses and attractions will hold the Downtown Summer Games on Saturday, July 27. Competitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the games, which will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as the Hobby Horse Obstacle Race, Pin the Pepperoni […]
Hattiesburg chosen to host 2025 DBB World Series
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Tuesday morning, a ‘grand slam’ announcement was made for the city of Hattiesburg. Next summer, teams from 11 different states will travel to Hattiesburg for the 2025 Dixie Boys Baseball World Series. July 25-30, 2025, thousands of people are expected to pour into the...
Petal School District undergoing leadership changes
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District is facing multiple leadership changes for this upcoming school year. Pending school board approval, Emily Branch will serve as the new principal of Petal Primary School. Branch is a 25-year educator who has served the district for 20 years. She was more...
USM hosts construction and design camp
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - This week, high schoolers are getting a closer look into what could be a future career in construction at the University of Southern Mississippi. The Southern Miss School of Construction and Design is hosting a camp of about 40 students who are learning the ins and outs of the construction business.
Hattiesburg City Council votes to approve future infrastructure plan
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - City of Hattiesburg leaders say roadways around Tatum Park and North Main Street need some work. In Tuesday night’s city council meeting, council members voted to approve a plan that would allow the city to study what roadways could look like and a future price tag.
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