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Sumrall resident wins $100,000 in 2nd-chance lottery
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Sumrall resident saw a second chance turn into $100,000. Six Mississippi residents won a combined $540,000 in the Mississippi Lottery Corporations “2nd Chance” promotional drawing on July 2. The Sumrall winner was one of three names drawn as $100,000 winners. The Sumrall player’s...
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport continues to grow after 50 years
For 50 years, the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport has been providing flights to and from the Pine Belt with plans to continue building on its success in the decades to come. A 50th anniversary celebration was held Tuesday at the airport to commemorate the occasion. The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport Authority was formed in 1967 to...
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 […]
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 […]
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. Meridian library, local families welcome animals, reps from Hattiesburg Zoo. The Meridian Lauderdale Public Library hosted the...
Some Pine Belt military museums to be open on 4th of July
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If looking for something “cool” and patriotic to do on the Fourth of July, you’re in luck. Two of the Pine Belt’s military museums will be open Thursday on the Independence Day holiday and both will welcome visitors in air-conditioned comfort.
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.
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