Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Mississippi DFWFP has expanded the North CWD Management Zone to include part of Pontotoc County as a second positive case was found in the 2025-26 season & proposed a change to deer feeding rules; the commission will vote on the proposal on Sept.

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Retired Army Maj. Gen. Jeff Hammond recalled his close call during the 9/11 Pentagon attack when a timely call saved his life, and he now directs USM’s Center for Military Veterans, Service Members, & Families.

He described the day’s chaos with vivid clarity.

Law enforcement, judicial, and government officials gathered at First Baptist Church in Purvis yesterday for the first Friday luncheon hosted by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, which marked 25 years since Sept.

11 with a trumpet performance of the national anthem.

Southern Miss football faces Auburn today at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 6:45 p.m. CT, as the Golden Eagles aim to use forced turnovers and a strong run game to compete against Auburn’s talented roster — a key challenge for the season.

Oak Grove’s defense, led by Oklahoma commit Deven Robertson and quarterback Kellen Hall, secured a 36—20 win over Hattiesburg today; the team limited total offense to 287 yards and held the run to 45 yards as the Warriors improved their record to 2—1.