Hattiesburg Special Restaurant Tax Not Affiliated with Miss Hospitality
The Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commissions have helped Hattiesburg’s economy achieve record tourism and visitor growth over the past 20 years. In fact, annual visitor spending has more than doubled from $131 million in 1996 to $268 million in 2015. While each commission has had a vital role in community success, they operate as separate ...
Profits from Pageant, Not Taxpayer Dollars, Used to Purchase Miss Hospitality Program Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
For the past 18 years the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant, held at the Saenger Theater has successfully generated a profit in Hattiesburg. The winner of the state-wide pageant receives a prize package, including Tiffany jewelry, and a trip to the New York Mississippi Picnic in Central Park, paid for by pageant profits, not tax-payer dollars. ...
Mary Elizabeth Stringer Crowned Miss Hospitality
July 24, 2016 – Mary Elizabeth Stringer donned a crown and Miss Hospitality sash as she held a bouquet of flowers and waved to the crowd at the Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. Stringer of Starkville won the title during the 67th annual pageant, which wrapped up Saturday night. “I’m so excited to represent the ...
Laurel Woman Wins Miss Hospitality Crown
HATTIESBURG – Erin Morgan of Laurel was crowned 2015 Mississippi Miss Hospitality Saturday at the Saenger Theater. Morgan impressed the judges throughout the week during a series of interviews and speeches, as well as during the on-stage competition, titled “A Moment to Celebrate,” which included the Little Black Dress/Commercial Competition, the Evening Gown Competition and ...