Hattiesburg looked much different in the 1920s than it does today. Segregation spread across towns and African Americans had few places to get their essential needs. Smith Drug Company on Mobile Street gave black Americans the chance to receive pharmaceutical care and feel seen during a time when segregation allowed limited access to basic services. The store was most known for its pharmacy, malted milkshakes or standard shakes, soda fountain and connected community. Today, t

Dr. Eddie Holloway made history as the first African American to hold several leadership positions at the University of Southern Mississippi. What kept him grounded to push for his achievements was the support and mentorship he received from his own teachers, parents, church members and neighbors throughout his life. One of his favorite words of wisdom by a teacher is: “We are preparing you while the days are dark so that you will be prepared when your light will come.” This

Before Joshua G. Brown ever coached a single fighter, he was fighting for something far bigger than a win — a new beginning. Today, he owns JB Boxing & Fitness in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a gym built to inspire others through discipline, faith, and perseverance. But the idea for that gym was born years earlier — on the night of his very first fight. Joshua G. Brown walked into the boxing ring with his head held high, shoulders back, and eyes locked on victory. It was his bir

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