Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Chapel Hart member Danica Hart kicked off her 2026 solo tour at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Jan.

30; she will perform at Southeastern Baptist College in Laurel on Feb. 4 + upcoming stops in Purvis on Feb. 5, Slidell on Feb. 21, and Vicksburg on Feb. 28.

Hattiesburg Public Schools will hold its annual spring job fair for teachers, teacher assistants, curriculum specialists and maintenance workers this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the district boardroom (301 Mamie St.).

The Old Farmer's Almanac forecast predicts a warm and dry spring in Mississippi, with tornadoes remaining a threat and higher pollen counts (affecting local allergies) as meteorological spring begins on March 1 and the equinox arrives on March 20.

Tax preparers in Pine Belt expect the next two weeks to be their busiest season as new tax laws change filing requirements.

Cynthia Holland at Holland’s Tax Service advises clients to bring last pay stubs, Social Security cards (and an ID) to ensure accurate filings.

TSA now requires travelers without REAL IDs to pay $45 for ConfirmID, a new online security clearance process starting Feb.

1 that validates documents for 10 days. Mississippians can avoid the fee by obtaining REAL IDs at local DPS offices.

The Senate passed SB 2522 through its Universities and Colleges Committee (detailing free tuition and up to $500 for books) to ease workforce shortages; the Upskill Mississippi Grant Program will launch in spring 2027 if it clears the full Senate vote.

Forrest County VFDs will receive updated turnout gear and a new fire engine, officials said, to boost emergency readiness.

Delivery details are pending confirmation.

State and federal agencies reported two more winter storm deaths, bringing total fatalities to 25 statewide while 369 homes, 26 businesses and 20 farms were affected across 51 counties — outages fell to 38,900 from a peak of 180,000.

Recovery efforts include 80 warming centers and 66 generators.

Former Mississippi State switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was traded from the Mariners to the Cardinals in a three-team deal that moved utilityman Brendan Donovan to the Mariners on Feb.

2 (the 22-year-old from Curacao is known for pitching with both arms).

Jones College Lady Bobcats started their season with a doubleheader sweep on Monday at Community Bank Park, outscoring Bishop State 21-2.

They will head to Panama City for a round-robin tournament this weekend.

Molten Mohawk Niner and 4 Miler

7:30-9:45 a.m. — Thomley's Christmas Tree Farm — Cost varies — Challenge your endurance with a scenic run through Hattiesburg's beautiful landscape.

Mustache The Band Live

8 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets start at $27 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Mustache The Band.