Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Families gathered at Infinity Science Center in Hancock County today to watch the Artemis II launch as four astronauts headed into space from Kennedy Space Center (engineers at Stennis Space Center tested boosters for the mission).

Military leaders and local community members gathered Thursday morning at Camp Shelby for the 4th annual Resurrection Service on the White House lawn.

The service featured music, messages from Pine Belt ministers and Army chaplains — renewing spirits with prayers for residents and deployed servicemen and women.

Families gathered at Infinity Science Center to watch the Artemis II launch today from Kennedy Space Center.

The event marked a 50-year milestone in crewed lunar missions and included booster testing at Stennis Space Center + in Hancock County.

Mercantile on Central is now open in downtown Petal, offering a mix of local retail items & seasonal selections for shoppers.

The new store aims to serve the community with friendly service and distinctive inventory.

Howard Industries will invest about $100M to expand the Ellisville substation, a project set to upgrade local energy service; details on the timeline and impact are pending.

Mississippi teachers will see a $2,000 pay raise for the upcoming school year if the governor signs the deal reached by state leaders after weeks of negotiation.

Educators say the increase eases rising living costs (a needed boost for local schools).

The National Weather Service forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms in Hattiesburg today with up to 1 inch of rain + a cold front will bring organized storms and cooler temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning.

A Miss. National Guard leader said a new insurance law is monumental for Guard members as it will soon expand coverage in Hattiesburg — officials expect improved benefits to aid service members.

Jazmine Carter was named Firefighter of the Year by her peers at Station 1 this week, a surprise that highlights her steady dedication in serving the community.

Fire Chief Chris Carr said her everyday actions reflect the strong spirit of the HFD.

During spring cleaning, residents should check closets and shoes for brown recluse spiders as these venomous pests hide indoors; experts advise vacuuming nests and sealing cracks to keep infestations at bay (local pest advice).

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.