Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Mississippi now leads states with a 28.3% student loan default rate and low wages challenging borrowers; lawmakers have expanded financial literacy requirements (including new measures in universities and public schools) to help explain loan terms.

A new nursing simulation lab in Hattiesburg is giving students lifelike training with patient care scenarios that mirror real hospital conditions.

The facility aims to boost practical skills for future healthcare work.

Lovebug season is making car owners wash their vehicles more often as bugs stick and their decomposing bodies can damage paint.

Experts say the issue is expected to last only a few weeks this September in Hattiesburg.

Southern Miss football shifted to a pass-heavy attack against Auburn on Sept.

12, 2026 to counter a strong defensive front (coach Blake Anderson said quick throws were used to overcome mismatches), though the team did not secure a win.

Ole Miss football will host ESPN’s College GameDay from The Grove on Sept.

19 at 6:30 p.m. as voters decide the celebrity guest picker—marking the show’s first visit since 2021.