NAACP offers wellness health fair in Stone County Jayla Jones • June 12, 2026 Residents will have a chance to participate in health screenings, observe and obtain fitness demonstrations and take part in many other activities.
Historic Drug and Soda Fountain unveils remodeled storefront Alexa Hatten • June 10, 2026 Pearl River Drug and Soda Fountain, the only connected pharmacy and soda fountain in the county, became a facade grant recipient Feb. 24.
Local couple bringing community arts center to Lumberton Jaydon Koss • June 8, 2026 The center will serve all ages, with plans for visual arts, community theater, music, dance, and culinary arts classes and programs.
Fisheye Film Festival launches in Ocean Springs Michelle Pinto • June 6, 2026 The Fisheye Film Festival will highlight work by professional videographers, emerging filmmakers and young environmental storytellers.
Main Street Leaksville to host business networking event Jayla Jones • June 5, 2026 The networking series is for local business owners and professionals. Meetings are held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
Poplarville voters to elect school board members Sami Jordan • June 5, 2026 The Poplarville School District is shifting from a fully appointed board to a fully elected board beginning July 1.
Hattiesburg, Petal partner to host July Fourth celebration Jaydon Koss • June 3, 2026 Event attendees at both parks will experience live music, food and drink options in celebration areas, a family-friendly kids room and activities.
Lumberton summer blockbuster series launching June 6 Jaydon Koss • June 2, 2026 The first movie of the series is “Superman” and will be shown across from Lumberton Church in the space next to Mejias.
Beaumont residents face limited fitness options Morgan Gill • June 1, 2026 Residents said a local fitness option could help residents improve their health, especially in a community where transportation and cost can make driving to another town difficult.
Pascagoula launches downtown courtyard project Michelle Pinto • May 31, 2026 The project will add sidewalks, stamped concrete, stormwater infrastructure, public gathering space, green space and parking spaces.
Two-year effort lifts 120-foot cross in Greene County Justin Glowacki and McKenna Klamm • May 29, 2026 The idea began after Bray and her husband saw a large, lighted cross with a crown of thorns while driving through Batesville at night.
Stone County equipment drive to support young athletes Jayla Jones • May 28, 2026 The drive is set to support athletes who may not have access to proper equipment by providing affordable opportunities to participate in youth sports.
