Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Kroger is giving away 100,000 free ice cream pints starting 11 p.m. CT Thursday, June 18 at FreeKrogerIceCream.com.

Redeem your digital coupon by Friday, July 3 to try flavors like Seventh Inning Swirl & Sweet As Cherry Pie.

The Blood Center has extended donation hours on June 9 and 10 in Hattiesburg, Petal and Collins to support Covington County Sheriff’s Deputy Yates Rodney, who had emergency surgery for a gunshot wound with donations sent to Forrest General Hospital.

Forrest General Hospital will soon upgrade its emergency department with a renovated waiting area, hotel-like registration desk, and 12 private treatment cubicles (plus 12 extra back rooms) to help treat patients faster.

Construction starts July 1 and back expansion is expected by mid-August.

Canada Sports Betting analysis ranks Mississippi as the second toughest state for soccer fans to attend World Cup matches due to limited travel options and high costs, although home viewers benefit from a friendly Central time zone schedule.

The tournament kicks off tomorrow.

Southern Miss baseball landed Grand Canyon first baseman Cannon Peery as its second transfer player when he announced his decision on June 9.

Peery, who hit .287 with the Antelopes, is set to fill a key first base role plus boost the Golden Eagles' lineup.

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.