Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hub City Golf Cart Festival was held Saturday at Town Square Park to support 13-year-old Jacola Youngblood who is fighting leukemia + the event featured a parade and local sponsors presented two $500 checks.

Nine organizations provided food, school supplies, and toiletries for kids and parents at Francis Street Apartments during a Youth Outreach Resource Fair.

Local resident Gloria Peterson praised the event and hopes it returns with expanded participation (including ministers and teachers).

Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center held its annual prayer breakfast on Saturday, where staff, parents & teachers gathered to offer prayers and sing songs ahead of the new school year starting Monday, Aug.

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Pine Grove professionals offer mental health tips for parents and students returning to school.

Christina Williams of Pine Grove Outpatient Services said feeling nervous is normal — a sign for families to create calm routines as new challenges begin.

A free hunter education course will be held at Camp Shelby on Aug.

15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Building 1001 for hunters born after Jan. 1, 1972 — registration is required through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

SEMRHI wrapped up National Health Center Week with a Senior Wellness Day at the Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College on Saturday, where Hattiesburg optometrist Ann Williams explained the need for regular eye exams; the group will hold its next wellness day on Sept. 12.

Laurel High’s Golden Tornadoes plan a playoff run with a season of 14 games following last year’s strong finish — head coach Ryan Earnest said the team will improve at fall camp despite key losses to focus on winning the final game.