Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hub City Humane Society has set up a fund to help pet owners cover surrender fees ranging from $50 to $300 — an initiative inspired by an abandoned puppy in Lamar County that aims to reduce local animal overpopulation.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the shelter.

The National Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 10 collected over 20,000 pounds of food for four local pantries in the Pine Belt—donations that are being sorted at Edwards Street Fellowship Center to aid families, with some set aside to help kids during summer break.

Volunteers are organizing items by type to ensure the food reaches those in need.

The Downtown Hattiesburg Association announced that the annual Craft Beer Festival will be held at the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center on Main Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and will feature seltzers, non-alcoholic beer, and THC-infused beer—VIPs may enter one hour early for an indoor tasting experience.

Bay Springs High School and Woodlawn Preparatory celebrated their top graduates with honors for 2025 Top of Class — a program sponsored by Jones College — as the valedictorians and salutatorians were recognized for their academic achievements.

Southern Miss baseball moved up to No. 19 in the USA TODAY sports coaches poll after sweeping Louisiana in a three-game home series that saw them score 35-14.

The Golden Eagles have a 38-13 record and will play Troy in a three-game series on May 15 before the Sun Belt tournament.

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.