PETAL’S ECONOMIC FUTURE
The Petal Board of Aldermen recently approved zoning changes to allow a daycare facility on Hwy. 42 in Petal, near Petal High School, Petal Elementary, and Petal Primary School. The […]
Entries by Petal Area Chamber of Commerce
They Give Me Hope!
On April 3 & 4, the Petal Chamber and the Petal Education Foundation hosted interviews for the Petal High School Ambassadors. The organization is open to PHS juniors and seniors […]
Who’s That Singing?
It is pleasant to know that someone looks forward to going to work. With a smile on his face, Robert “Red” Proctor does just that. If you have ever attended […]
It’s Back & Better Than Ever!
Shop Petal First had humble beginnings. Twenty years ago, the Petal Chamber of Commerce searched for ways to keep holiday shoppers in Petal and to compete with the large national […]
Adams Nursery is a Place to Grow!
As a new writer in the Pine Belt, I am going to present profiles of different people who make up the Petal community. My goal is to tell you a […]
Downtown FAM Jam Set for October 1
Over the past few years, the success of the Petal Downtown FAM Jam has seen that initiative grow from a once-a-year event to twice a year: once in the spring […]
Add a Little Savvy to your life
About 20 years ago, Kimberly and Heather Millsteads’ mother had a dream of opening a business in the shopping center on Mississippi 42 in Petal. That idea was put off […]
Hello, I would like to introduce myself I am Jimmy Delery a seasoned community columnist from the New Orleans area. I have been doing the community column for the St […]
New Dogs in Downtown
Ryan and Carla Tate recently brought a unique concept to Petal on May 9, when they opened South Miss Hot Dogs and Hand Pies at 107 Morris Street. The eatery […]
Let’s Celebrate!
The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Hattiesburg Association are partnering together to host the fourth annual Coca-Cola Star-Spangled Celebration on the River. This year’s event will be […]
