Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Sorority members at the University of Southern Mississippi celebrated Bid Day on Sunday, Aug.

16. Groups including Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, and Tri Delta welcomed new sisters at the campus event.

Dixie Electric is holding its annual board elections for Districts 2 and 7, with votes accepted online from Monday, Aug.

17, or by mail in early September and voters entered for a $700 bill credit. Voting closes Monday, Oct. 12, plus the company will donate $1 to local charities.

Family Health Center Inc. has expanded its mobile unit service to Pine Belt communities by visiting Arco Lane Homes Monday morning — the government-funded clinic provides accessible health care and a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.

Mississippi hunters in Hattiesburg can look forward to multiple seasons this month as Canada goose, gallinule, and rail hunting open Sept.

1 while doves open Sept. 5 and early deer archery runs from Sept. 11-13 - frog, raccoon and youth squirrel hunting are also in play.

Pass Christian's 11-year-old Charlie Magee won the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship at Talamore Golf Club in North Carolina by finishing three strokes ahead of his rivals.

He is now the second Mississippi-born champion (joining Chad Ramey) and plans to defend his title next year.

Ole Miss football ranks No. 9 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll released Aug.

17 and coach Pete Golding expects to build on last season’s playoff run — the Rebels will open their season against Louisville on Sept. 6 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Southern Miss football will adjust after offensive lineman Broderick Roman medically retired due to nerve injuries following 13 starts last season + transfers Zerian Hudson and Causey Jean-Baptiste and returners Greg Nunnery and Aloali'i Maui will compete for his spot in upcoming scrimmages.