The stories of Forrest County, MS
8 narrated audio stories from across Forrest County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Hattiesburg Station
Where Hub City Found Its Center
How rails, timber, and one depot explain Hattiesburg’s nickname.
The University of Southern Mississippi
How Southern Miss Became a Baseball Town
A campus program grew into a yearly baseball destination in Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg
How the Rails Made Hattiesburg the Hub City
A piney-woods settlement became a crossroads for timber, work, and movement.
Hattiesburg
The Price of a Ballot: Vernon Dahmer’s Last Stand
A farmer’s stand for voting rights met with terror, and left a lasting call for justice.
The University of Southern Mississippi
One Last Flight for Southern Miss
A season that ended with two emphatic victories and a lasting glow.
Hattiesburg
The Long Road to Justice for Vernon Dahmer
A civil rights murder case that took decades to reach a verdict.
Hattiesburg
Where Hardy Drew a Town and Gave It a Name
How William H. Hardy turned rail and pine into Hattiesburg.
Saenger Theater
Under a Make-Believe Sky in Hattiesburg
How a downtown movie palace outlasted decline and found a second act.
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