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Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport celebrates its 50th birthday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Leaders in Jones and Forrest counties gathered Tuesday morning for a special birthday party for the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. It opened on July 1, 1974. PIB has provided commercial, charter and private air service to hundreds of thousands of people over the last five decades.
Serengeti Springs offers way for people to cool off during heat advisories
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – With most of the Pine Belt under a heat advisory, Hattiesburg neighbors are keeping cook at Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo. “You got to find a way to beat the heat, and Serengeti Springs is probably the best way to beat the heat, especially. It’s a quick drive down 49 […]
BRINGING THE ZOO TO YOU: Hattiesburg Zoo visits Meridian
The Meridian Lauderdale Public Library hosted the Hattiesburg Zoo as a part of their children's summer program, and the turnout showed how excited families were to have this opportunity so close to home. BRINGING THE ZOO TO YOU: Hattiesburg Zoo visits Meridian. The Meridian Lauderdale Public Library hosted the Hattiesburg...
Parents take note! Sixth Street Museum District offers free summer camps
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Summer is almost over, but Hub City kids have two more opportunities to sign up for local camps. The best part is... they’re free!. Vanessa Molden, education supervisor for the Sixth Street Museum District, said that both the Needham Jones Bootcamp and Youth Civic Engagement & Leadership Camp will focus on life skills, leadership and elements of history to help kids prepare for bright futures.
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum debuts new exhibit dedicated to ‘Balloon Dogs’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg’s beloved Pocket Museum has opened a new exhibit dedicated to artist Jeff Koons’ “Balloon Dogs” sculptures. These balloon dog sculptures are giant and colorful stainless steel, and one has already been a notable part of the pocket museum for four years.
Recipes to Get You Ready for July 4th
Ourmshome.com – Nancy Jo Maples – 2024-06-30 08:27:11. SUMMARY: As summer reaches its midpoint, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with flags, remember our heritage, and enjoy food with loved ones. Initially, I considered writing about flag displays or the historic July 2, 1776, independence declaration. Instead, I focused on sharing food tips, including a burger tip with chopped onions and peppers from Bess Robbins. For your Independence Day meal, I recommend a Sour Cream Flag Cake and a Watermelon Feta Flag Salad, both featuring patriotic colors. The cake includes layers of strawberries and blueberries, while the salad combines arugula, watermelon, and feta, dressed with a lemony vinaigrette. Bon Appetit!
Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Hattiesburg by diners
Whether you’ve waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there’s something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse […]
Hattiesburg therapy dog ‘Cash Money’ passes away
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg community is at a loss following the death of a beloved furry friend on Saturday morning. Local golden retriever and therapy dog Cash Money announced on June 22 via Instagram that he had cancer. According to Melinda Lowery, Cash’s owner, his tumorous cancer was fairly large and impacted his breathing. As […]
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