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(Photo by Amanda Strange) Craig Wiseman, Hattiesburg native and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, takes the stage in the new Wiseman Bandshell at Midtown Green.

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Award-winning country songwriter returns home to Hattiesburg for philanthropy and fellowship
By AMANDA D. LEE - Reporter
Mon,03/31/25-8:00AM , 906 Reads
Hattiesburg native and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Craig Wiseman, returned to his beloved hometown for the dedication of Wiseman Bandshell and the unveiling of a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker honoring Wiseman’s contributions to country music at Midtown Green Park on Thursday.
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(Photo by Amanda Strange) The Pound Cakery sets up shop in Front of Blue Jazz Café.

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Front and Pine Fest is born in response to cancellation of Hubfest
By AMANDA D. LEE - Reporter
Sun,03/30/25-5:46PM , 2,511 Reads
In response to the cancellation of Hubfest, downtown businesses sprung into action by inviting vendors of Hubfest space on their properties to sell their products on Saturday.
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(Photo by Amanda Strange) “Balance” by Hattiesburg artist, David Fortenberry, takes its place at See Spot Run Dog Park on Pine Street.

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Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art launches sculpture trail
By AMANDA D. LEE - Reporter
Wed,03/26/25-9:00AM , 504 Reads
Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art launched its fourth sculpture show with a dynamic outdoor exhibition on Tuesday afternoon featuring artists on both the local and national level.
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Heart of the Hub City- nonprofits making an impact: Hope Community Collective
By AMANDA D. LEE - Reporter
Tue,03/25/25-1:19PM , 724 Reads
Located off Main Street in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg, Hope Community Collective aims to enrich families and communities through programs that cultivate restoration, stability and quality of life for all those they serve.
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Hattiesburg, 39401, MS

Current Temp

72°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 61°F
Feels Like: 75°F
Dew Point: 64°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 63%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
Moon Rise: 7:24 PM
Moon Set: 6:52 AM

Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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