HATTIESBURG, Miss. — In a region shaped by conflict, survival, memory and hard-earned beauty, Mississippi painter Ellen Langford is asking audiences to stop long enough to hear a story. This summer, FestivalSouth will showcase Langford’s emotionally charged...
4th Annual Pine Belt Women Business Owner Summit taking place in Hattiesburg on Aug. 13-14, 2026
Local business owner Jennifer Clark, owner of Emerge Events, is presenting the 4th Annual Pine Belt Women Business Owner Summit on Aug. 13-14 at the PRCC Woodall Center in Hattiesburg. “Building Business. Building Community. Building Legacy” is the theme of this...
March 2026 Celebrates the Third Annual Mississippi Musicians Month
Communities across Mississippi will come together this March to celebrate the Third Annual Mississippi Musicians Month(MMM), a statewide initiative honoring the artists, traditions, and cultural influences that have shaped American music. Throughout the month,...
Southern Miss Research Leader Honored with State Civilian Service
Original article can be found at www.usm.edu/news Dr. Henry Jones, director of research and scientific entrepreneurship at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), has received the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for his contributions to Camp...
FestivalSouth 2026 Announces America 250 Celebration with More Than 50 Events Across Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — This June, FestivalSouth invites audiences from across the region to experience an unforgettable month-long celebration of the arts as the Pine Belt marks America’s 250th birthday in spectacular style. With more than 50 events spanning music,...
Connect & Emerge: Event Planning Conference Returns to Hattiesburg March 10-11
The 5th Annual Connect & Emerge: Event Planning Conference will take place on March 10-11 at the PRCC Woodall Advanced Technology Center in Hattiesburg, bringing together event professionals from across Mississippi and beyond for two days of connection,...
ADP Hiring Communications & Events Manager
Job Profile The Communications and Events Manager is responsible for the implementation of all the Chamber’s marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities along with planning and coordinating the organization’s monthly and signature events. ...
2026 Leadership Pinebelt Nomination and Application Now Open
Since 1989, Leadership Pinebelt has trained emerging and existing leaders in Greater Hattiesburg and serves as a catalyst for increasing diversity among future leaders. Each class session focuses on enhancing leadership skills and garnering a better understanding of...
ADP Celebrates ELEVATE Campaign Victory, Raising $5.45 Million for Economic Development Progress
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Area Development Partnership (ADP) announced the successful completion of its five-year private-sector fundraising campaign, ELEVATE, securing $5.45 million to help fund the organization’s 2026–2030 Economic Development Business Action Plan, a...
Forty-Seven Communities to be Represented in 76th Annual Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition July 18-19
HATTIESBURG (July 2, 2025) — Set for July 18 and 19 in Hattiesburg, Miss., the 76th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition will welcome 47 local titleholders to compete for the state title and the job of Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development...