Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Olympic gold medalist Ruthie Bolton (from McClain) is developing youth basketball camps in Mississippi to teach kids life skills and a positive mental attitude using her 25 years of professional experience.

A Picayune woman hosted a car and bike show at Crosby Commons during suicide prevention awareness month to honor military members who died by suicide, unveiling a tribute vehicle for her late son and ending the event with a glow run at 8 p.m.

Pearl High School’s former starting quarterback Dylan Story, who led by example in 2024, now faces a tougher challenge after a stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis.

He underwent surgery in August and traveled for treatment today while his teammates, led by Kruise Atwood, carry on the season.

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy exited the game against Louisville in Nashville with an apparent injury on a middle run play yesterday; he later returned as a decoy and was helped off the field (walking mostly on his own power).