Jamba Jollof opens downtown, expands Hattiesburg dining scene

Allyson Cole and Nataijah White • July 6, 2026

Jamba Jollof is now Mississippi’s only brick-and-mortar West African restaurant.  

From sales to storage: What happens to unsold fireworks?

Morgan Gill • July 4, 2026

A local retailer said properly stored consumer fireworks do not have an expiration date. 

Resort, local partnerships help draw visitors to Greene County

Sami Jordan • July 1, 2026

Busby said part of the resort's growth has come from offering amenities visitors cannot find elsewhere nearby, including a full-service bar. 

Lumberton liquor ordinance remains unfinished despite previously announced July 1 start date

JC Roberts and Whitney Argenbright • July 1, 2026

Lumberton's proposed liquor ordinance has not been adopted despite the city's previously announced July 1 start date, leaving the timeline for liquor sales in the city uncertain.

7 Brew plans Petal location, creating up to 80 jobs

Jaydon Koss • June 25, 2026

Once completed, the location is expected to create between 75 and 80 jobs, according to Chris Sebald, chief development officer for 7 Brew. 

Weather damages Pearl River County blueberry crop

Alexa Hatten • June 17, 2026

A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years. 

Bop’s Frozen Custard returning to Hattiesburg

Jaydon Koss • May 15, 2026

A major holdup with Bop's returning to Hattiesburg was the city's land development code, which requires drive-thrus to be 300 feet away from residential lots. 

Fact check: Penny phaseout and higher prices

Matthew Martin • April 21, 2026

The gradual disappearance of the penny and would save the federal government $56 million.

RaceWay brings jobs, competition to New Augusta

Morgan Gill, Bibhas Pantha and Nischit Sharma • April 9, 2026

City leaders and residents said the store reflects steady business growth in the small town.

Dr. G’s expands in Carriere with indoor coffee, beignets cafe

Ashlyn Joyner • April 2, 2026

The expansion gives Carriere-area residents another close-to-home place to meet and grab coffee, filling a gap in an area with few sit-down options.

Mississippi child care aid uncertainty hits summer camp enrollment

Kristen Kaylor and Nischit Sharma • March 31, 2026

The uncertainty comes as lawmakers continue working on the Mississippi Department of Human Services appropriations bill which includes $15 million for the Child Care Payment Program.

Flint Creek Water Park improving cabins, campsites

Kristen Kaylor • March 14, 2026

So far, 13 cabins and one bunkhouse have been remodeled with new paint, flooring, appliances and furniture.