Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Oak Grove Elementary teacher Jessica Stuart won the Golden Apple Award for the 2024-2025 school year after her sister-in-law nominated her, and her family and students surprised her with a classroom celebration.

Jones College sponsored the Top of Class honors for the valedictorians & salutatorians from Jefferson Davis County High School, Sumrall High School, Hattiesburg High School & Sylva Bay Academy as the schools recognized these top students for academic success as they prepare to graduate.

Valedictorians and salutatorians from Hattiesburg High School and Sylva Bay Academy were honored as the 2025 Top of Class — the recognition is sponsored by Jones College.

Hattiesburg held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 26th to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice as community members and city officials gathered in remembrance.

Southern Miss baseball is hosting the Hattiesburg Regional beginning May 30 at Pete Taylor Park — where Alabama will face Miami at 2 p.m. on ESPN2 and Southern Miss will play Columbia at 6 p.m. on ESPN Plus — with elimination games scheduled through June 2 in a double-elimination tournament.

All three major Mississippi Division I baseball teams are set to begin their road to Omaha by entering the NCAA Tournament; Ole Miss will open in the Oxford regional against Murray State, Southern Miss will host a regional featuring Vanderbilt’s team, and Mississippi State will head to the Tallahassee regional to face Northeastern—regional play will begin on Friday.

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.

Dog Days Run Walk

7:30-9:00 a.m. — Kamper Park — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly run or walk with your furry friends while supporting Hub City Service Dogs.

Whitney: Always Love You - FestivalSouth

7:30-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — $45/adult; $20/child — Celebrate the iconic voice of Whitney Houston with a night of her timeless hits and spectacular performances.