Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Android phone users in Mississippi may receive up to $100 from Google's $135M settlement for data collection as part of a class action suit filed years ago, with eligible claimants urged to file a claim before the May 29 deadline while final approval is set for June 23.

The 34th annual Brofest will take place in Hattiesburg soon — a collection of local events designed to celebrate the community's culture and spirit.

Residents should check local listings for event times and more details.

Local culinary students from Pine Belt schools showcased their skills at William Carey University on Thursday by preparing three-course meals in one hour during the annual competition — continuing Hannah Hopkins Ministries’ legacy and supporting local programs with $400 per school while WCU School of Business launches a new hospitality concentration.

The City of Hattiesburg hosted its annual Summer Job Fair at the Ben McNair Center on Thursday, connecting local high school students with employers seeking seasonal workers+ students applied for jobs on the spot and learned about local opportunities.

The U.S. Geological Survey says Mississippi’s lowest point is at sea level, and many locals may have visited it along the Gulf Coast beaches (which stretch 359 miles).

Woodall Mountain rises 806 feet inland, showing just how flat most of the state really is.

Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard won the Howell Trophy for a record third time on Wednesday night, beating Jackson State and Southern Miss with 2,000 career points.

Ole Miss guard Cotie McMahon claimed the Gillom Trophy as she averaged 20 points per game and was selected 11th in the WNBA Draft.

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.