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Hattiesburg, MS Invests in Beautification Project
With its Pinebelt in Bloom program and strong partnerships with area green thumbs, the Area Development Partnership is augmenting Hattiesburg’s natural beauty one bloom at a time.
Modeled after America in Bloom, the multi-pronged initiative is all about creating a grassroots effort to enhance the area’s aesthetics through community planting in beds and gardens, reforestation and other initiatives.
The effort is helping to mitigate damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and... Read More »
Hattiesburg, MS Retirement City
Hattiesburg provides a hub of activity for all ages to enjoy. While the young reap the benefits of the city's two universities, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey, the retirees that flock to Hattiesburg can also enjoy the perks of living in a college town. The biggest draw of this college town is that also happens to be a certified retirement community, which means that its met some pretty high standards when it comes to health care, housing and cultural opportunities. The... Read More »
Hattiesburg Offers Rustic Restaurants and Creole Classics
Hattiesburg offers several treats for your taste buds, from hidden gem hole-in-the-walls to upscale Southern cuisine.
Leatha's Bar-b-que Inn is famous for its delicious preparation of classic pulled pork. But the real secret is in the sauce, and residents rave about their local hidden gem. Stashed in a little shack that's famously hard to find, visitors to Leatha's soon learn that the food is worth the search. On the menu are beef ribs, chicken, pulled pork and pork ribs along with... Read More »
