Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Mississippi parents Martavius Dean and Inyizia Scott—charged with reckless child abuse resulting in death—face felony charges after their two-year-old boy was fatally shot accidentally on August 7 at 3:30 p.m. in Meridian.

The Taste of the South Food Truck Festival will run on Saturday, October 4th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Hattiesburg—organizers including Nick Fairley and the Hattiesburg Jaycees plan varied food options from seafood to wings, and vendor registration ends today.

On Sept. 3, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court alleging that city officials discriminated against a former Water & Sewer Department employee who complained about sexual harassment by a supervisor and was fired for alleged insubordination.

City leaders declined to comment on the pending litigation — the suit details claims of retaliation for reporting the harassment.

Voters in Forrest County will choose between Wes Curry and Tangi Carter on November 4 in a special election to fill the Circuit Court judge seat for Forrest and Perry Counties, with the winner set to be sworn in in January and serve until January 2027.

About 350 residents near Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Forrest County are under a boil water notice as Glendale Utility District is making emergency repairs on a valve on Tillery Drive, which will take six to eight hours—triggering water outages on several streets—and residents must boil water for at least one minute before use.

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.

Toad the Wet Sprocket with KT Tunstall

7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music from the beloved band Toad the Wet Sprocket and the dynamic KT Tunstall.

James McMurtry Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of Texas music with James McMurtry and special guest BettySoo.

Shrek The Musical by Picayune Theatre Company

7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a full-scale musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this vibrant community production.

Shrek - The Musical

7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a larger-than-life fairytale adventure with a talented cast in this high-energy musical.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night Experience

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Special event price — Experience a magical night with costume contests and themed treats at this enchanting screening.

Taste Of The South Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Fairley's Wings & More — Free entry — Experience a delicious gathering of food trucks and live music showcasing the best flavors from the South.