Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Nearly $100K was donated to support the family of missing athlete Nolan Wells after a search on Horn Island ended Monday when a body was found; officials have not confirmed the identity and the family continues to ask for privacy.

Hannah Barquero, a Distinguished Young Woman participant, donated over 100 hygiene kits at a Tuesday reception at Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services on Broadway Drive as part of her Be Your Best Self Carry On Service Project.

Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit Girls Program will continue kit support.

Jamba Jollof opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant downtown on Feb.

28 and is now Mississippi’s only West African eatery — following Afrishoppi Kitchen’s dine-in closure. The restaurant offers changing daily menus that blend West African and Southern flavors.

A local memorial today added a fallen Pine Belt soldier’s name to Mississippi history as community leaders honor his sacrifice at a dedicated site in Hattiesburg.

Heavy rains over the past few weeks have cut the watermelon harvest for south Mississippi farmers + reducing expected yields.

The weather’s effect may lead to shifts in local supply for the season.

The Mississippi Department of Education clarified that all full-time licensed special education teachers will receive a $2,000 bonus after lawmakers signed a letter including Jason White & committee chairs, resolving earlier uncertainties.

Payments will be distributed to districts in November.

Mississippi Christian University and Millsaps College signed an MOU on Monday to launch a law degree program that lets students complete both bachelor’s and law degrees a year sooner.

The program — open only to incoming freshmen with strong ACT/SAT scores and a 3.25 GPA — streamlines the JD path.

Mississippi providers are applying for federal grant funding to improve rural healthcare, with applications due by July 15.

State officials coordinated the $206 million allocation under Gov. Tate Reeves’ Rural Health Transformation Program, while lawmakers questioned the process after receiving 145 stakeholder survey responses (many from just five counties).

Taurean Cater continues his annual Us vs. Cancer Basketball Tournament in Pine Belt to honor his late mother Michelle and support those battling breast cancer — he started the event in 2016, and it now spans two days with a limited number of teams.

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.

The Molly Ringwalds Live

8-11 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets starting at $19.25 — Experience an electrifying tribute to 80s music with dazzling visuals and captivating performances.

Disney's Frozen - The Musical

7-10 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an enchanting performance of the beloved musical based on Disney's animated classic.