Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Local families celebrated the annual Mother's Day event yesterday with community organizers hosting special activities to honor mothers — the tradition continues a long-held local custom.

The Blues Festival, a longstanding Mother's Day tradition, was held yesterday in Hattiesburg with local musicians and food vendors entertaining families.

Organizers said the event celebrated decades of community spirit and will return next year.

Vacation season nears and the Hattiesburg Convention Commission said it will boost tourism by promoting local attractions such as Serengeti Springs, Hattiesburg Zoo, and 13 city facilities that account for 64% of visitor spending.

Commission officials said new museum projects on Sixth Street will open soon—offering more reasons for locals and visitors to enjoy Hattiesburg.

William Carey's baseball team will open the NAIA postseason baseball tournament and is very motivated to perform well.

The coaching staff says the players have been training hard+ and will build strong momentum during the postseason.

The Purvis and Sumrall baseball teams renewed their red-hot rivalry in the state playoffs, with both sides playing strong and close.

Local fans enjoyed a game full of tense moments—raising anticipation for upcoming rounds.

The Golden Eagles completed their third consecutive series sweep by winning all games in the series — the team showed strong performance in recent contests.

Mississippi State beat Ole Miss on Saturday night to win the series and keep their postseason hopes alive.

Freshman pitcher Ryan McPherson made a strong ninth-inning save—helping the Bulldogs overcome a late Rebel rally.

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.