Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Lachlan Kirby, 19, is biking 3,000 miles to help nonprofits.

He rode 674 miles from St. Augustine and is staying at The Spectrum Center in Hattiesburg for two weeks before leaving on June 12 + then he will join a nonprofit in Southwest Texas for border town revitalization.

Hattiesburg restaurateur Robert St. John is set to open his seventh diner, The Downtowner, in Gulfport tomorrow in the historic Triplett-Day building (with a classic striped façade).

The diner will serve breakfast and lunch on the same menu as his Hattiesburg venue, The Midtowner.

A new guide reviews civil rights landmarks and events across Mississippi — from Biloxi to Hattiesburg — that honor local leaders and pivotal moments in the fight for equality.

It covers key sites, including the home of NAACP leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., offering a profile of cultural heritage and activism.

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said Gulf Coast homeowners will enjoy stable rates and access roof-strengthening grants for 200–300 homes from July 1 to January 1 before expanding to 1,500 homes yearly.

He also announced a short-term health insurance exchange launching January and mentioned his likely 2027 election bid.

At Oak Grove Church, Pastor Ted Fine is working to expand its twice-monthly Cancer Companions program, launched (January 2024) to support cancer patients and caregivers; he is partnering with Hattiesburg Clinic to help spread the word.

Local runner and former sportswriter Mike Knobler finished his 50-state marathon goal in Bear Lake, Idaho on Friday by winning his age group — and now he plans to fly abroad to begin 26 marathons in 26 countries next Saturday.

His global race journey starts in Finland.

Team Mississippi is sending 85 athletes from 17 county teams to the 2026 Special Olympics USA, which will be held from June 19-27 in Minneapolis.

Powerlifter Alyssa Davis, swimmer Maria LeJeune & others are set to compete, & they continue to prepare under skilled coaches.

Freshman outfielder Jacob Parker from Purvis is having a breakout season with Mississippi State baseball as he bats .340 and earns finalist honors for national freshman of the year.

His twin brother JoJo now plays for the Blue Jays + keeps a hometown legacy alive.

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.