Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The Rotary Club of Hattiesburg is calling on teams and volunteers to join the inaugural Pine Belt Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct.

1 at Pine Creek Golf Club in Purvis+ the fundraiser will help build a community bank for rapid support.

This holiday season, Trustmark Park transforms into a winter wonderland as The Southern Lights returns with more Christmas lights and a 900 sqft larger ice skating rink than last year—promising a festive treat for families.

Officials will announce dates, hours, and ticket details soon.

USM alum Elsie Alford advanced to AGT quarterfinals with her original song 'Forgiveless' and now will return to Hattiesburg on Oct.

23 for the Elsie Experience featuring special guest Pink Beard — a proud nod to her national success and local roots.

Southern Miss earned a spot on Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll — its ninth consecutive honor — for supporting community college transfer students earn bachelor’s degrees.

It is one of 275 institutions recognized nationwide for transfer success.

USM’s Spanish Club plans to offer conversation hours, cultural presentations and casual gatherings to support language practice and cultural exchange on campus — new leaders Haley House and Daniela Madrid Gomez aim to create a welcoming space for students to connect with their heritage.

Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept.

7, when state offices, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service close for the holiday and UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical continue package delivery, so residents should plan ahead for transactions as some services resume on the next business day.

Mulukakao in Lamar County failed its August health inspection on Aug.

12 due to pest issues but fixed the problems to earn an A rating after follow-up inspections on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18. No restaurants in Forrest County received failing grades that month.

Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services offered advice during Suicide Prevention Month, noting that signs like sudden behavior changes and isolation may signal depression.

Dr. Christina Williams urged anyone feeling these changes to seek help from trusted contacts or call for support (1-888-574-HOPE).

Southern Miss women's soccer battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against Southeastern Louisiana at Marshall Bell Track & Field/Soccer Complex and will host Jacksonville State today at 4 p.m. before facing Southern on Sunday.