Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman will perform at Martin’s Downtown in Jackson on April 2 (doors open at 8:30 p.m.) as part of his Freedom of Speech Tour, and he will also bring his show to Brewsky’s in Hattiesburg.

Former Saucier Elementary students reunited Thursday to open a time capsule from 1976—its contents include handwritten notes, TV guides and comic books—and plan to display the items in a shadow box at the school to inspire current students.

Yesterday, lawmakers at the State Capitol reached a compromise that gives public school teachers a $2,000 raise and special education teachers an additional $2,000 supplement.

The bill will go to a full vote in the House and Senate on Sunday.

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported on Friday that the state recorded its first pediatric flu death this season.

Health officials urged residents six months & older to get vaccinated to lower the risk of severe illness.

Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Trinidad Chambliss can play football while his appeal is pending, following an earlier injunction from Judge Robert Whitewell (which secured his spot with the Rebels for the 2026 season).

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.

Downtown Crawfish Jam 2026

10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Walthall Park — $40-$50 — Enjoy live music and all-you-can-eat crawfish at this family-friendly festival.