Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Taylor Garretson, Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality 2025, will hand over her crown at the finals on Saturday at the historic Saenger Theater after a farewell brunch at the Thad Cochran Center at USM (where 2014 Miss Mississippi Jasmine Murray spoke to contestants).

Landry Kent has been named 2026 Miss Hospitality and will serve as the state’s goodwill ambassador for tourism—she is a delegate from New Albany studying at Itawamba Community College and will attend Mississippi State University for communications.

More than 150 students gathered on Saturday at Southeast Mississippi Livestock in Hattiesburg for the first-ever Ag Career Day, which featured agriculture education activities, vendor demos, and a 'Guess the Weight' contest with a heifer prize.

Organizers plan to make this a yearly event.

Pearl River County officials are planning the Walkiah Bluff Weir rehabilitation to restore water flow and boost recreation and local economic benefits today.

County director Lindsay Ward said the project is in planning with state and federal partners — no construction timeline is set yet.

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.

Greg Warren Live Comedy Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a night filled with laughter from the comedian Greg Warren.