Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.

1, so set manual clocks before bed (internet-connected phones and computers usually update automatically). Mississippi observes daylight saving time, and a state law to keep DST year-round awaits federal approval.

Families needing holiday toy assistance must apply online by Nov.

1 for Toys for Tots through the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center, which will distribute gifts Dec. 18; donations can be dropped off Nov. 27 at Ollie's, 4600 Hardy Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students at Heidelberg High met one-on-one with representatives from local businesses, colleges, law enforcement, and the armed forces at a college and career fair Friday, where 34 vendors shared information on jobs, training, and campus visits (grades nine through 12 attended).

Lawmakers are still discussing whether Mississippi should keep 23 public colleges and universities after House Bill 1284 to merge six community college districts died in committee earlier this year, and there are no immediate plans to consolidate while state boards study funding tied to graduation and job outcomes.

November opens major hunting opportunities across Mississippi, with many deer gun seasons beginning Nov.

21 and duck season set for Nov. 27–29. Fall small-game seasons run through late winter with squirrel and rabbit limits of eight per day, and hunters should follow MDWFP bag and zone rules.

Mississippi agriculture officials will accept applications Nov.

1 through Nov. 15 for smart traps to control wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry land (eligible in all 82 counties), with online applications required and training plus technical guidance provided by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.

Jefferson Davis County named Stanley Dixon Jr. its new head basketball coach ahead of the 2026-27 season, and he’s already building a family-focused program that requires community service and prioritizes academics.

The Jaguars will host the Collins Tigers Tuesday, Nov. 3, girls 6 p.m. + boys 7 p.m.

Southern Miss (2-5, 1-2 Sun Belt) will face ULM (1-6, 1-2) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Malone Stadium, with Landry Lyddy expected to start and Steven Robinson leading the ground game; the matchup will air on ESPN+.

Jeff Davis County High School has hired Stanley Dixon Jr. (former Raymond coach) as its new head football coach to lead the Jaguars.