Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Great Forrest County Fair returns this weekend with added rides and new attractions (including family-friendly games, food, and live entertainment) to bring the community together.

New and expecting parents gathered today at the Jackie Dole-Sherrill Community Center for United Way's annual baby shower where speakers shared safe sleep practices, car seat safety, infant CPR, and feeding tips.

The event helped families from Forrest, Lamar, Marion, and Perry counties get vital infant health information.

SCRMC opened Jefferson Street Cafe today in Hattiesburg.

The new cafe offers a local menu (designed to serve community tastes) and a fresh spot for residents to gather.

The IRS extended the federal tax filing deadline for Mississippi residents to June 8, 2026 due to a winter storm that caused widespread power outages in January (this change covers individual and business returns along with related deadlines), while the state tax deadline remains April 15.

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and CDC showed 17.3% of Mississippi adults did not always have enough food last year, with some counties like Tunica and Holmes reporting food insecurity rates over 40%.

The survey data from 2022–2023 highlights ongoing hunger challenges across the state.

On April 14, Ole Miss baseball defeated Southern Miss 10-3 to extend their win streak to six games — the team credits its improved offense and will face Tennessee in an SEC series starting April 17 in Knoxville.

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.