Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Archaeologists at UMMC's Asylum Hill uncovered a rare 200-pound cast iron casket that may help identify a middle-aged woman from between 1860 and 1880.

The discovery on March 18 comes after 3.5 years of digging and may shed light on local burial practices.

Nearly 400 high school students are taking part in the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at Camp Shelby from Monday to Thursday.

The event features team-building exercises, land navigation and canoeing — it is led by Lt. Col. Glen Sutton and staff.

The DMV On Wheels will return at the Prentiss Public Library on Tuesday, June 2 to offer driver’s license and ID services for residents who used to travel to Hattiesburg or Brookhaven (including elderly and teens).

The mobile unit will be on site monthly from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Blackstone Products has recalled its Parmesan Ranch Seasoning sold at Walmart and online for a salmonella risk.

Mississippi shoppers are advised to check for products with best-by dates of 07/02/2027, 08/05/2027 or 08/12/2027 and lot numbers 2025-43282, 2025-46172 or 2026-54751 and discard them immediately.

Crews repaired leaks on U.S. 11 in Eastabuchie on Wednesday, which temporarily lowered water pressure — prompting the utility to issue a boil water notice for addresses south of 1871 U.S. Hwy 11, Grayson Park, Ray Dearman Road, Pond Drive and Chappell Hill Road until further notice.

Pearl River Community College softball celebrated its first NJCAA Div.

II national championship in a homecoming rally. Fans, families & players gathered in Poplarville to mark a season that ended with a 48-7 record.

Jim Stewart Allen, known as Broccoli Guy, traveled from Washington to support Mississippi State softball and become their unofficial mascot using a broccoli rally prop.

He will attend the team’s opening Women’s College World Series game today at 11 a.m. in Oklahoma City plus the Bulldogs aim to make history.

Southern Miss announced kick off times for five 2026 football games.

The season opens Sept. 5 against Alcorn State at M.M. Roberts Stadium (streaming on ESPN+), with matchups at Auburn on Sept. 12, UConn on Sept. 19, Troy on Oct. 6, and James Madison on Nov. 5.

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.