Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg Zoo has opened its indoor glass viewing area today at the Asbury Discovery Center so visitors can see three baby spider monkeys.

Zoo staff ask guests to keep quiet and avoid tapping on the glass (the monkeys are still sensitive).

Engineer Bradley Tyree from Picayune helped test RS-25 engines for the Artemis II mission at Stennis Space Center and watched the launch from Cape Canaveral.

His team analyzed engine data as they prepared for future projects (such as Artemis III) after the successful flight.

Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty returns early this year when the Neshoba County Fair will run from June 19-26 (daily tickets are $30 and season passes cost $60) to avoid school and summer schedule conflicts.

Fair officials will review this change for future events.

New state documents show that Mississippi seceded in 1861 to preserve slavery.

In Confederate Heritage Month, state workers get a day off for Confederate Memorial Day + local debates over the Lost Cause narrative continue.

Lamar County Library System is waiving the $1 card fee and forgiving fines up to $30 at all branches this week as part of National Library Week (featuring daily giveaways, an author’s tea in Sumrall, and a book exchange in Lumberton) to boost library use and community access.

US 49 in Hattiesburg is set to begin resurfacing Wednesday — work that aims to upgrade the roadway and improve travel for local drivers.

Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss climbed D1Baseball rankings after strong weekend wins—Mississippi State rose to No. 15 with wins over Samford and South Carolina, Ole Miss leaped eight spots following a series win at Tennessee, and Southern Miss moved up four spots to No. 18.

Mississippi high school softball playoffs bracket details and game schedules have been released.

The championship round will be held at Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg from May 12-16.

Mississippi State baseball jumped five spots to No. 11 in the Coaches Poll after sweeping South Carolina between Apr.

17-19, ending a six-game SEC losing streak. They host Memphis at Dudy Noble Field today at 6 p.m. (30-10 overall).