Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Mississippi state parks will host America's 250th birthday celebrations on July 3-4 with events at seven showcase parks, featuring fireworks, carnival rides, concerts and more.

The 'Seven Parks. Seven Themes, You Decide' program comes after a year of facility upgrades.

Hattiesburg residents may enjoy a unique view of the June Strawberry Moon with a golden tint on Monday, June 29—peak brightness is at 6:58 p.m. and this will be the month’s last micromoon.

Laurel native Grace Travis, an Ole Miss student, was called while at a movie theater as Pine Belt viewers voted for her win in the Star-Spangled Sing-Off; she now enters the regional competition where a win will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville.

Archival photos show Mississippi in the early 1900s—images include a Natchez badminton match, manual construction work in Belhaven, early streets in New Hebron and Columbia, newly built Bay Street homes in Hattiesburg, and a historic train at Camp Shelby.

Mississippi researchers will lead a $13.5 million national project to boost U.S. seafood production through aquaculture research over five years.

USM and the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium will host workshops next year to gather local input & work with regional groups to explore new ways to farm seafood on the Gulf Coast.

Heavy rains this spring delayed peanut and cotton planting in South Mississippi and caused flooding that damaged crops.

Farmers now face potential losses with a possible 20% drop in peanuts and over a 30% drop in cotton, while crop insurance may cover only about 60% of costs.

City leaders partnered with Express Employment Professionals to speed up hiring for openings in city departments including public works, parks, and offices.

The program (set to launch in fall) lets candidates start with the agency and then apply for full-time positions after a 90-day evaluation period.

Choctaw County four-star Ben’Jarvius Shumaker flipped his commitment from Ole Miss to Colorado after shutting down recruitment on June 22 and announcing the change 16 hours later on June 23.

His move comes as Colorado—led by former Jackson State star Deion Sanders—seeks to strengthen its Mississippi recruiting.

Southern Miss baseball ended a historic yet disappointing season after hosting back-to-back NCAA regionals and winning 40 contests, and now the team plans a 2027 campaign starting in February with returning ace Grayden Harris and new transfers as it prepares for the Frisco Classic in early March.

Mississippi fans can vote for the top high school quarterback for the upcoming 2026 MHSAA and MAIS season using one vote per hour per device.

The poll closes at noon Saturday, June 27 — cast your ballot to spotlight the state's finest talent.

Hub City Classic Car & Bike Show

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Center at Forrest County — Free entry — Experience a vibrant showcase of custom cars, bikes, and community culture all in one exciting location.

Writing and Publishing High-Impact Research Manuscripts

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Lake Terrace Convention Center — Free entry — Enhance your biomedical writing skills with expert guidance from Dr. Papasian.

Disney's Frozen - The Musical

7-10 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic of Frozen brought to life on stage.