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Thousands of people visited downtown Collins Saturday for food, live music and other activities, as part of the annual Okatoma Festival.

Vendors at a first-ever event in Columbia Saturday that was dedicated to crawfish and craftspeople had to deal with off an on showers.

William Carey University and the Hattiesburg business community have recognized a downtown Hub City business for its growth and contributions to the local economy.

The Petal School District to host 2nd annual job fair for non-licensed employees

The Small Business Administration provides resources to companies all over the country to help even when disaster strikes.

New comics shop opens in downtown Laurel

More outdoor seating under construction, planned for downtown Hattiesburg

5th annual Spring and Garden Expo held

The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport just received a new federal grant, which will be used to complete a geographical survey of the facility.

A Pine Belt couple was recognized nationally by the Small Business Administration for their work with minority-owned businesses.

Hattiesburg has made forbes.com’s list of the best places to travel this year.

Organizers of the upcoming Okatoma festival are finalizing plans for the 34th annual event.

Gov. Tate Reeves signed 2 bills that will allocate more than $1.85 billion for transportation and infrastructure projects across Mississippi

The goal calls for the plant to be up and running by the summer of 2025. The planned development will produce 1.1 million tons of pellets a year.

Covington County Hospital announced it’s about to get a multi-million dollar makeover, with the assistance of the federal government.

If you are a new home buyer or single mom listen up. Because a local program is looking to help you get into your dream home for a less expensive cost.

Two Hattiesburg Easter egg hunts that were postponed last Saturday because of the threat of rain were held Saturday instead.

Hundreds of people came to Walthall Park in Hattiesburg Saturday, to get tasty and spicy mudbugs during the 24th annual Downtown Crawfish Jam.

Nearly 35,000 members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marinesare set to participate in exercises as part of the annual summer training period at Camp Shelby this year.

Mississippi 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell is reacting to the arrest of a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman in connection with the recent leak of highly classified military documents.

The Jones County Jail will be in need of a new medical partner come the end of June.

New businesses are opening in Columbia and a new concert series in the city is just about to begin.

Organizers said they now plan to hold the annual event in Laurel and Raleigh on a rotating basis.

This project is expected to connect more than 1,700 customers by expanding gigabit-speed coverage by an estimated 150 miles.

Mississippi Main Street Association bested over 100 nominations from Corinth to the Coast to take home the top prize at the Pinnacle Awards Gala on Tuesday night.

The Hub City’s newest banking location will officially open on Tuesday with much fanfare.

Attendees will have a chance to win a Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O., sponsored by Pro Flow Motorsports in Laurel.

Southern Pines Animal Shelter is hosting a special free adoption event this weekend that is focused on adult dogs.

Cold drinks on tap and live music can both be found in Hancock County. The festive scene brought hundreds to celebrate Lazy Magnolia’s First Friday event, in conjunction with new brewery owners.

Jones County lawmakers gave folks at the Laurel Country Club an overview of the 2023 legislative session Thursday morning.