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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Make plans outside: Southern Miss Outdoor Adventure Center hosts student and Payne Center member trips for hiking, paddling, camping and snorkeling, rents gear for your own adventure, and keeps a 30-foot rock wall open to the public.
Crave something different: Big Trouble is an Asian American restaurant and bar built for how you actually eat in Hattiesburg, whether that’s a sit down, takeout, or delivery kind of day.
Swing-worthy fairways nearby: Designed by PGA Tour pro and course architect Mark McCumber, Timberton Golf Club is a locals’ go-to for championship-caliber golf with a wide-open layout that still plays friendly for every skill level.
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The five stories Hattiesburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The Midtown Merchants Association is hosting its sixth annual community concert, Midtown Sounds 2026, on August 22 at Midtown Green in Hattiesburg.
Full story at wdam.com ↗
Two Good Samaritans in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, attempted to rescue a driver trapped in a dangling Toyota Sequoia from a parking lot.
Full story at carscoops.com ↗
A building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has reopened as Clark Russell Mercantile, a new shop selling vintage, antique and rustic items.
Full story at wdam.com ↗
Two people have been hospitalized following a shooting in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, early Saturday morning following a reported shooting on North 25th Avenue.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
The Midtown Merchants Association hosted its sixth annual Midtown Sounds event, featuring performances from Pine Belt artists on the newly built Craig Wiseman Stage.
Full story at wdam.com ↗
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