Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Local butcher shop 601 Meats & More at 25 Monroe St is closing permanently on Saturday, June 20 after four years of service.

The store will hold a two-week liquidation sale offering up to 30% off + discounted Meat Box Bundles before listing the business and property for sale.

Former WDAM journalists met to reflect on 70 years of local news in the Pine Belt, emphasizing the role of reporting in connecting neighbors.

Their discussion highlighted the evolution of journalism and its lasting impact on the community.

WDAM is celebrating 70 years of service in the Pine Belt, where former journalists recalled building deep community bonds through nonstop coverage during Hurricane Katrina (2005) and everyday events that kept residents informed.

Multiple free Juneteenth events are planned around Jackson, starting with a folk opera at FD Hall Music Center on Sunday, June 14, followed by live music and family activities at venues like the Jackson Convention Complex and Hattiesburg’s Vernon Dahmer Park through Saturday, June 20.

Mississippi boating companies are worried as the waiver on the Jones Act, which started in March, lets foreign vessels sidestep U.S. shipbuilding rules and may hurt local jobs.

River worker Ty Curtis Wilkerson of Yazoo River Towing said companies up the river fear they cannot compete and that hard-earned licenses might lose value.

Local research shows that hot car deaths for children are highest in June in Mississippi, with 7 incidents recorded and nearly half occurring at home (49%).

Experts warn that cars can heat quickly even on mild days, so parents should always check the backseat before leaving the vehicle.

SEC baseball set a record with five teams reaching the College World Series, including Ole Miss.

The tournament begins tomorrow at Charles Schwab Field (Omaha), ensuring the conference has its ninth consecutive championship contender.

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.