Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg will host a two-day Fourth of July celebration on July 3-4 with water activities, live entertainment, fireworks, a golfcart parade, and a patriotic ceremony; park admission is $5 per day (free for children 5 and under) (kayak rentals are available).

A local acting troupe celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a play called 'We the People' at VFW Post 3036 on Tuesday morning — using the U.S. Constitution’s Preamble as a script — as part of FestivalSouth.

Between 1925 and 1948 the Know Mississippi Better Train rolled through the state and boosted the economy by showcasing local industries like lumber, agriculture, and transportation — an effort that led to a tenfold increase in investment.

Invest 90L may become Tropical Storm Arthur later today, and heavy rainfall is expected along the Gulf Coast — officials warn that flooding risks could impact parts of our region with up to 7 inches of rain possible nearby.

On Tuesday, June 15, 11,000 Army reservists took part in a training exercise at Camp Shelby — a key military facility in the area.

The National EMS Memorial Service’s annual procession will honor 37 fallen EMS professionals — including three from UMMC Air Care who died in a 2025 helicopter crash near Canton — and will stop in Jackson Saturday at 10 a.m. at the state capitol.

Hattiesburg locals can beat the heat indoors today at T-Bones Records and Cafe on Hardy Street with records and sandwiches, the historic Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel with free entry, and the Lucky Rabbit flea market on weekends — downtown Alley Cats Axe Throwing Co. offers lessons.

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.