Contest seeks Pearl River youths’ fair book designs

Alexa Hatten • May 19, 2026

The fair book serves as a guide for the Pearl River County Fair and Rodeo, which will be held Sept. 14-19 at the city fairgrounds in Poplarville. 

Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival set to begin June 19

Jayla Jones • May 14, 2026

The event is designed to bring residents and visitors of all ages together by incorporating music, food, recreation and community engagement. 

Three Mississippi officers memorialized during National Police Week

Gaven Wallace • May 14, 2026

The 363 names added this year include 109 officers who died in 2025 and 254 officers who died in previous years.

Family, community focus of Forrest County boxing event

Jaydon Koss • May 14, 2026

Brothers Javion “Killa Red” Smith and Amir “Money Mir” Smith each won their professional fights with first-round knockouts.

Pascagoula celebrates wildlife and volunteer beach cleanup

Michelle Pinto • May 13, 2026

Sand Jam is a collaboration among numerous organizations that share a passion for preserving, protecting and celebrating the Mississippi Coast's biodiversity.

The “Jewel of the South” celebrates 42 years in Pearl River County

Alexa Hatten • May 12, 2026

The festival will feature arts and crafts, storytelling, food, live performances, an annual 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a car show. 

Cases for Smiles sewing event benefits hospitalized children

Jayla Jones • May 6, 2026

The event will focus on community involvement, creativity and giving back while supporting children during difficult medical journeys.

Pearl River Co. Technology Park enters final stage of construction

Alexa Hatten • May 5, 2026

One of the final adjustments includes the interior flooring in the buildings, which is currently clay dirt. 

Diamondhead nears launch of city police force

Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma • May 4, 2026

Creating a city police department has always been part of the long-term plan, but it was not financially viable when Diamondhead first incorporated.

Deen and Tate End of Watch Memorial Ride set for May 9

Jayla Jones • April 30, 2026

The Deen and Tate End of Watch Memorial Ride on May 9 honors fallen Hattiesburg officers Benjamin J. Deen and Liquori Tate.

Biloxi DIY Skatepark to host volunteer cleanup May 16

Jaydon Koss • April 30, 2026

The event will be volunteer based with skaters and community supporters helping to clean up the park grounds, repair and fix ramps and paint and refresh obstacles at the skatepark. 

Lucedale plans mountain bike park on 60-acre site

Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • April 27, 2026

Organizers expect the first phase of trail development to be ready by summer 2026, with expansion planned for 2027 and full completion in 2028.