Morgan Gill

3 weeks ago | mississippifreepress.org | Morgan Gill |Nischit Sharma

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—A new downtown health clinic is offering an alternative to traditional health care—one designed for those who often go without it. Hall Health, which opened May 8, provides primary care without requiring insurance. Patients pay a flat monthly fee and get unlimited visits, longer appointment times and direct access to their doctor—a model aimed at reducing costs and improving outcomes for uninsured and underserved residents.

1 month ago | mississippifreepress.org | Morgan Gill |Gerome Webster

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—In a spacious common room inside the historic Hattiesburg Cultural Center, laughter echoes as a group of seniors huddle together, reading from scripts and exchanging inside jokes. They’re rehearsing for their next show—one they hope brings joy to an audience, one that has already brought new meaning to their own lives.

1 month ago | wdam.com | Morgan Gill

Attendees fill Town Square Park during a Live at Five concert in Hattiesburg. The free outdoor series features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities. HATTIESBURG — In the Hub City, the calendar is filling up. From trivia nights and pop-up concerts to farmers markets and zoo events, businesses and community groups are turning weekdays into shared experiences.

2 months ago | sunherald.com | Morgan Gill

Litter collects in the grass around a gas station in Wiggins. Local officials say major corridors like Highway 49 often see the worst of the problem. RHCJC News Litter is piling up along the Magnolia State's rural roads, and the state is struggling to keep up. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, the state's litter rate along rural highways is 30% higher than the national average. Each year, Mississippi spends more than $3.2 million cleaning litter from state highways.

2 months ago | wdam.com | Morgan Gill

by Morgan Gill, RHCJC April 14, 2025 The Arc of Southeast Mississippi serves clients from seven counties at its Hattiesburg facility. Staff say the building is aging and in need of regular maintenance. (RHCJC News)HATTIESBURG — At small repairs — flickering lights, broken toilets and a growing list of maintenance needs — are a daily challenge. The Arc of Southeast Mississippi serves clients from seven counties at its Hattiesburg facility.