Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Governor Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that Mississippi is launching the Statewide AI Framework to guide K-12 learning and workforce readiness.

The roadmap sets 11 core AI skills for industries like precision agriculture & healthcare.

Mississippi law bans ATVs, UTVs, golf carts and side-by-sides from roads and highways.

Hattiesburg drivers should check local regulations as some towns allow low-speed vehicles on specific streets (with strict safety rules).

Forrest General Hospital partnered with The Blood Center on Thursday and is hosting a blood drive today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to boost blood supply for a predicted summer surge — the only Level 2 Trauma Center averages up to 1,000 units monthly.

Southern Miss baseball coach Christian Ostrander spoke about using several pitchers after his team won against Georgia State in the Sun Belt Tournament.

He said the method helped manage pitching roles and boost team performance during the game.

Southern Miss won a close game by a 7 to 6 score against Georgia State on Wednesday night at DABOS Park.

Matthew Russo drove in four runs while Colby Allen pitched 2 and 1/3 innings (helping the team come from behind amid a lengthy rain delay).

Petal Panthers won the Class 7A state baseball title on Thursday by beating the Oxford Chargers 7-4 at Trustmark Park in Pearl (their first championship series appearance since 2011).

One Man One Mic One Night Tour

7-11:30 p.m. — MpV Lounge & Bar — Not specified — Experience a soulful night of music, humor, and storytelling with Pastor Derek The Change Man Smith.