Good morning, Hattiesburg.

On Tuesday, the 47 Miss Hospitality contestants gave back to Hattiesburg—packing rice and beans at Extra Table, listening to a speaker at Forrest General Hospital, and decorating care packages for cancer patients.

They will compete for the 2025 crown Friday and Saturday.

Camp Shelby museum digitized over 1,000 World War II-era photos into a digital archive — the project preserves important history for future use.

Construction is underway on a major drainage and infrastructure improvement project along West 7th Street, Grace Avenue and North 25th Avenue to reduce flash flooding and improve pedestrian safety.

The $4.62 million project will replace aging water and sewer lines and upgrade curbs, gutters and sidewalks — funded by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, American Rescue Plan Act allocation and local water and sewer funds.

Beginning today, roadwork and paving start on South 40th Avenue and are expected to take two weeks weather permitting.

Crews work weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—traffic will be reduced to one lane and access via Jamestown Road, Heatherwood Drive, and northbound Lincoln Road will be closed.

Construction began today on a project to improve West 7th Street, Grace Avenue and North 25th Avenue in Hattiesburg.

The $4.62 million effort, partly funded by state and local sources, will upgrade drainage, sidewalks and water lines—aiming to reduce flash flooding and boost safety.

Drum Corps International

7:30-9 p.m. — M.M. Roberts Stadium — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant performances of top drum corps from across the nation.

The Molly Ringwalds Live Performance

9-10:30 p.m. — Brewsky's — Tickets starting at $15 — Experience an electrifying night with 80s hits and captivating stage visuals.