Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg Saenger Theater is launching the Hattiesburg Music Showcase that will feature four local bands playing for 45 minutes each on Nov.

20 and a street party held outside the venue. Fans can nominate local acts until July 31 (selections will be announced on Aug. 5).

Jones College enrollment is underway for the fall semester as students must apply, request aid, and meet with an advisor—orientation is Aug.

5-6 and classes start Aug. 17 for in-person and Aug. 24 online.

At its July 23 meeting, the Mississippi Department of Education reported that the new ClassWallet system is speeding reimbursements (over 30,000 teachers activated accounts and spent $2.4 million on 14,000 purchases) as it boosts financial accountability in teacher procurement.

William Carey University has finished campus upgrades, including a 6,400+sqft art building, renovated residence halls and a modernized Fine Arts auditorium to enhance student experience.

The improvements will welcome returning students when classes resume on Aug. 17.

The Ellis Club hosted its first back-to-school event Monday at Court Room Venue, providing free school supplies to 100 kids along with ice cream at Bennie and Mae's, haircuts, and kid drink vouchers from The Coffeehouse, and multiple local organizations joined to help children start the school year confidently.

Today's weather in Hattiesburg is sunny and hot with a high near 100 and a heat index around 110.

A slight cool-down arrives Thursday with a chance of showers — residents are advised to stay cool.

Travel + Leisure named Clark Creek Waterfalls (at 366 Fort Adams Pond Road in Woodville) as Mississippi’s best waterfall.

The natural area spans 700 acres with more than 50 cascades for hiking, swimming and scenic views.

On Monday, July 27, Mississippi flags were flown half-staff in observance of Korean War Veterans Armistice Day — a ceremony mandated by a presidential proclamation that honored nearly 2 million veterans from the conflict.

Flags resumed full staff after sunset.

Toyota Hattiesburg service advisor Jalen Johnson (expert) offers car care tips for extreme heat, advising residents to check tire wear, pressure, fluid levels and battery condition along with windshield wipers and air filters.

His advice helps prevent issues in high temperatures.

High school football fans can vote for the top linebacker for the 2026 MHSAA and MAIS season by casting one vote per device each hour; the poll closes at noon Friday, July 31.

Nominees come from the Clarion Ledger's top linebacker watch list.

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.