Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg is launching free summer events for families as the Fire, Police, and Parks departments partner to host splash days, popsicle stops, and outdoor movie nights.

Activities begin tomorrow — starting at Tatum Park — with more events set at various local parks.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is teaching Choctaw words in their schools to revive an indigenous language that has shaped local culture.

The lesson includes translations for greetings and common words (for example, hello is 'Halíto' and thank you is 'Yakóki') and is the third installment of a preservation series.

Brass footprints dating to the 1800s remain in Hattiesburg and show a piece of the city’s early history — a quiet marker that residents still admire.

Mississippi will begin accepting applications for rural health grants from June 15 through July 15, with over $1 billion in federal funds for capital investments, telehealth + technology upgrades in rural care.

Officials say the program aims to address provider gaps statewide.

Ole Miss baseball will face Auburn in a best-of-three super regional series at Plainsman Park either June 5 or 6.

The winner will advance to the College World Series as both teams bring strong batters and pitching into focus.

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy is featured on College Football 27’s cover.

The game will be released on July 9 and includes two other top players as Rebel fans look forward to the new season.

Mississippi State and Ole Miss advance to NCAA super regionals after first-round wins.

Mississippi State (43-17) faces Georgia in Athens beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. CT while Ole Miss starts its Auburn Super Regional Friday at 7 p.m. CT, with both series airing on ESPN and local SuperTalk Mississippi stations.

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.