Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Moore’s Bike Shop warns that e-bikes (reaching up to 28 mph) pose safety risks for kids riding on busy streets like Hardy Street in Hattiesburg.

The shop will not sell these bikes to minors and advises parents to use e-bike-rated helmets for extra protection.

The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is expanding travel options by connecting residents to the Pine Belt — a move that aims to offer more accessible regional transit.

This improvement is expected to support better mobility for locals.

Hobby Lobby opened Monday morning at Sawmill Square Mall in Laurel after four years of planning, drawing leaders and early shoppers to a ribbon cutting celebration; it is now open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mississippians interested in American Idol Season 25 can audition virtually on Wed, Sept.

23 while a statewide open call is held on Mon, Aug. 31 (for those who cannot attend the main session) as the ABC show renews to find its next star.

AAA spokesman Don Redman said gas prices in Mississippi have remained high and are expected to stay elevated through the end of 2026 (national prices remain above $4 per gallon while local costs hit $3.65 as of Monday) due to ongoing global conflicts.

Mississippi reached nearly 1.2 million nonfarm jobs in July 2026 as Governor Tate Reeves reported a record that made the state second nationally for job openings, with demand rising nearly 20% + over $85 billion in new private sector investment.