Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg police are searching for a missing teenage girl reported May 27—authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

Attorneys for Richard Gerald Jordan, Mississippi’s oldest death row inmate, filed an emergency petition on May 21 for a stay of his execution scheduled for June 25 — they argue that his mental condition was not properly evaluated and hope the U.S. Supreme Court will review his case at its May 29 conference.

Hattiesburg police are searching for 17-year-old Estrella Gregorio (5 feet tall, 120 pounds, brown eyes and black hair) who was last seen on Saturday at around 4 p.m. (in the 800 block of River Street).

Mississippi has no law setting a minimum age for leaving kids home alone, so parents must judge if their child is ready based on maturity, emergency skills, and comfort—experts suggest waiting until 12 or 13.

Parents should also set clear safety rules and have emergency contacts handy during summer break.

On May 27th, the Top of Class program—sponsored by Jones College—honored the valedictorians and salutatorians from Lamar Christian High School and Stringer Attendance Center, celebrating their academic achievements.

Southern Miss hosts the NCAA baseball Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park starting May 30, with the first game set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+ featuring Southern Miss and Columbia.

Tickets are on sale at StubHub starting at $236 and the tournament will follow a double-elimination format.

Southern Miss athletic director Jeremy McClain said the school will opt in to the settlement that allows direct player payments and adjusts roster limits for baseball—he added that fundraising efforts are underway to cover increased costs and help retain top talent.

Ole Miss golfer Michael La Sasso won the individual national championship at Omni La Costa's North Course with a score of 277 for 11 under par — beating Texas A&M’s Phichaksn Maichon by two strokes.

He will next play in the U.S. Open at Oakmont and in the Masters next April while representing Team USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup.

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.