Good morning, Hattiesburg.

City officials announced road closures for the Parade of Champions on Monday, May 5; closures will start between 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.—the parade is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. The event will start at Sacred Heart High School’s parking lot and follow West Pine, Front, and Main Streets to the Community Arts Center—Jerome Brown and Ted Tibbett will provide commentary as the celebration passes downtown.

Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem said that a fourteen year old Hattiesburg teen found dead in the fountain at Veterans Memorial Park on March 18 was likely electrocuted — the death was ruled an accident by police.

One person died when two 18-wheelers crashed on Interstate 59 South about 1.5 miles south of Hardy Street on May 2, and first responders cleared the scene as police investigated the cause - further details are pending.

On May 2, 1964, Klansmen abducted, tortured and drowned 19-year-old Henry Hezekiah Dee and Charles Eddie Moore who were trying to catch a ride home — federal investigators later reopened the case in 2005 and convicted a suspect.

Mississippi residents who need a Real ID to fly or visit secure federal sites must update their driver's licenses by May 7.

The DMV is offering special Saturday appointments today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at offices in Biloxi+Brookhaven+Greenwood+Hattiesburg West and other locations.

Madea Seed Mother’s Day Brunch

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — RICHBURG COMMUNITY CENTER — Special gift for moms — Celebrate amazing mothers with brunch and a chance to win a $250 gift!

38th Anniversary of the Mothers' Day Blues Festival

2-10 p.m. — Forrest County Multipurpose Center — $47-$75 — Celebrate Mother's Day with live blues music at the festival in Hattiesburg.

Haunted Tavern Experience

6-7:30 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — An immersive cocktail evening featuring ghostly tales and handcrafted drinks in one of Hattiesburg's most haunted venues.

Cade Ortego Live in Hattiesburg

8-10 p.m. — Brewsky's — $13.10 — Catch the lively performance by Cade Ortego and The Mood Swings for a night of great music.

Yonder – Featuring Works by Ricardo Moody

12-2 p.m. — Prospect On Main — Free entry — Enjoy a FestivalTalk with featured artist Ricardo Moody and an exclusive viewing of his commemorative artwork.