Good morning, Hattiesburg.

A pedestrian was hit and killed near Kearney Park Road & Sheppard Street in Flora just before 9:45 p.m. on August 6, and police said the driver stayed at the scene and was released after an investigation found the accident to be unintentional.

A University of Mississippi study of nearly 1,600 college students shows that about 60% of those who bet on sports placed wagers on legal online sportsbooks even though mobile betting is still illegal in Mississippi—many students use VPNs to access these sites while a small portion face moderate gambling issues. The study also noted that some students rely on family and friends for bets and that popular wagers include NFL and college football, adding to growing concerns over young adult gambling habits.

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said on Friday in Itta Bena that the Fed faces risks to both inflation and jobs from tariffs that raise prices and a slowing job market.

He did not say if the Fed will cut interest rates at the Sept 16-17 meeting—investors expect quarter-point cuts in September and December.

Judge Michael Reed was sworn in on Monday afternoon at the Forrest County Circuit Court as the new 12th Circuit Court judge and has taken over for retiring Judge Robert Helfrich after over 22 years on the bench—Reed will serve the remainder of the term and must run for the seat in next November’s General Election. He said he is ready to help the community resolve their important cases with fairness.

Today, Hattiesburg firefighters cooled the USM Pride of Mississippi marching band with water from a firetruck during practice at Pride Field—helping the musicians beat the soaring heat.

The band will perform at its first game day appearance on August 30 when USM hosts Mississippi State.

Fredo Bang Live at Nostalgia for Southern Miss Season Opener

9 p.m. — Nostalgia Lounge & Bar — Tickets available online and at the door — Kick off the Southern Miss football season with a live performance from Louisiana’s own Fredo Bang.

Calvin Richardson Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — The Center at Forrest County — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Multi-Grammy Nominated artist Calvin Richardson as he performs his new hit single.

Best of Both Worlds Alumni Aftergame Party

9 PM-2 AM — The Bottling Company — General admission & VIP options — Celebrate the rivalry with a classy alumni gathering for JSU and USM fans.