Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating its 75th anniversary with Zoo Tunes — a musical event held during Second Saturday.

The festivities will continue as the zoo marks this important milestone.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said that online-only applications for private lands alligator season are now open—applications must be in by July 1.

Hunters will have a season from August 29 until September 22 and those interested in public waters can apply from June 2 until June 11.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Sen. Angus King introduced the Save Healthcare Workers Act in Washington to impose fines and up to a 10-year prison term for assaulting hospital employees—a measure supported by multiple healthcare groups to defend workers on the job.

Today, MDOT reminded Mississippians that political signs are not allowed within the right-of-way of state highways—which includes the driving lanes, shoulders, and mowed areas—and said that illegally placed signs will be removed and held for two weeks.

Candidates may pick up their signs from a local MDOT maintenance facility.

The Pink Ribbon Fund and the University of Southern Mississippi teamed up to fill Pete Taylor Park with pink last weekend — the event raised awareness for breast and other cancers while supporting local women like Layla Dow who relied on family and faith during her fight.

Layla Dow, now in her third year battling triple negative metastatic breast cancer, said the event helped boost her hope amid her ongoing treatment.

Southern Miss baseball won nine straight games after sweeping Arkansas State over the weekend and now looks ahead to upcoming series against Louisiana and Troy—projections by D1Baseball and Baseball America place the Golden Eagles as a No. 2 seed in different regionals while aiming for a record ninth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance.

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.