Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The City of Hattiesburg will open its three community pools next week, with the pools at the Ben McNair Center and C.E.

Roy Community Center open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday while the pool at Vernon Dahmer Park opens only on Saturdays. Swimmers must pay $1 per visit and follow rules—no running, no diving, no glass bottles, and no smoking.

Laurel High School and South Jones High School celebrated their top seniors as the 2025 Top of Class sponsored by Jones College.

Laurel’s valedictorian Brenda Santiago will enroll in the AD Nursing program at Jones College while salutatorian Deborah Johns will pursue nursing at Southern University; South Jones’ valedictorian Madison Treat will major in forensic science and salutatorian Lauren Dean will study interior design at USM.

Voters in Forrest and Lamar counties will cast ballots on Tuesday, June 3, in municipal elections; in Hattiesburg, Mayor Toby Barker is unopposed while only the Ward 3 council seat is contested, and races in Petal and Purvis have already been decided in the primary.

Southern Miss baseball, the No. 16 seed with 44 wins and 14 losses, is hosting its NCAA Tournament regional at Pete Taylor Park today—where they will face Columbia at 6 p.m. Coach Christian Ostrander said he does not worry because his team gives its best while he weighs whether to start rising MLB draft pick JB Middleton in the opening game.

University of Alabama senior Will Hodo, a Wayne Academy standout from Waynesboro, will begin his homecoming today at 2 p.m.—the Crimson Tide open the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional against the University of Miami Hurricanes as Hodo returns to play before local fans and former teammates.

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.