Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Educators & community leaders gathered Monday at William Carey University to honor Pine Belt schools and community partnerships that support student success in and outside the classroom.

Hattiesburg Public Schools received several awards while the university earned two governor's recognitions.

Students from Richton and Perry County learned key farm safety techniques at the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day held at a local farm — the event aimed to promote safe equipment use.

Conference tournaments are underway in NCAA baseball as selection day nears, with Yale clinching an automatic Ivy League bid and the Hattiesburg Regional set to feature Southern Miss, Ole Miss & Arizona State competing for top spots.

Bracket projections remain fluid as teams battle for favorable positions.

The Sun Belt Conference announced postseason awards today for Southern Miss, with coach Christian Ostrander named Coach of the Year and left-handed pitcher Grayden Harris honored as Pitcher of the Year (several players also made the first team).

The MHSAA baseball state championships in classes 1A-7A start today at Trustmark Park in Pearl and run until May 23.

Fans can buy $15 tickets on the GoFan app & watch each game live on the NFHS Network.

The Jones College Bobcats clinched the Region 23 title in the Ellisville Super Regional after sweeping Northwest Mississippi Community College, marking their first trip to the NJCAA World Series since 2016 – their bracket will be announced today at 4:30 p.m. with the tournament beginning May 23.

The 2026 MHSAA Baseball State Championship games begin today at Trustmark Park (Pearl) while WDAM 7.5/18.2 and WDAM Bounce will air select matches on May 21 and 22, with all contests streaming on the NFHS Network Mississippi channel.