Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg Zoo now houses four rescued spider monkeys permanently after they were seized at the border in lunch boxes during an illegal pet trade bust; the two girls and two boys, aged one to two, are adjusting well to their new home and visitors are asked not to touch them.

A British telephone box from 1990 was restored and now stands outside the International Center as a reminder of USM’s study abroad program (which first brought a taste of England to campus).

Officials say the restored box symbolizes opportunities to explore new cultures.

On March 7, the Oseola McCarty House opened as a museum in the Sixth Street Museum District to celebrate the philanthropist's legacy with interactive exhibits, murals and a washing station for kids, and it accepts visits by appointment on Wed-Fri and Sat.

On Wednesday, the State Senate amended House Bill 1395 to boost teachers' pay by $6,000 over three years, with higher raises planned for special education and assistant teachers.

The measure returns to the House for review.

Senate lawmakers approved a $6,000 teacher pay raise on Wednesday, spreading the increase over three years with an additional $1,000 each year for special education teachers, while the House proposed a $5,000 raise.

Senate chair Dennis DeBar (R-Leakesville) said the vote marked a strong step forward for educators.

The wildfire in Perry County that burned 3,525 acres is fully contained due to recent rain showers that stopped its spread into Camp Shelby + firefighters are now patrolling the area for potential hazards.

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - The Hard Road Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $43.30- $74.25 — Experience the dynamic sound of blues with Kingfish's innovative musical journey.