Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The Downtown Hattiesburg Association hosted Park(ing) Day at Pine Belt, turning parking spaces into art displays, food stations, and community hubs.

Attendees enjoyed exhibits and local flavors from Jamba Joloff and Sugar Daddy’s Bakery.

Neighbors in Purvis are raising funds for James Larry Graham, a longtime resident who lost his wife, home, limb, and vehicle after a series of hardships including a house fire on June 9.

Community members launched a GoFundMe to build a new living space and improve his quality of life.

Camilo Ayala, a DMA student at USM, turns his Colombian memories into fresh euphonium pieces now published by Pinnacle Brass Publications; he is also preparing a new five-part suite for intermediate players (inspired by Andean rhythms) to fill a gap in original repertoire.

On Sept. 18, Southern Miss Student Media celebrated 100 years of student journalism with a panel discussion—held at Gonzales Auditorium in the Liberal Arts Building—and featured alumni reflecting on their careers while announcing a fundraising drive for new equipment.

U.S. News released Best Colleges 2027 rankings on Sept.

23, showing Ole Miss as Mississippi’s top national university while Millsaps led among liberal arts schools and other institutions earned high marks across public and regional lists.

At Southern Miss, students are building lasting bonds through campus clubs and events in Hattiesburg.

Andrew Morvant and Miley Montgomery explained that engaging in diverse groups helps ease campus life and encourages community connection.

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks approved a new feeding rule to allow broadcasters to spread wildlife feed and help reduce disease spread.

The change will take effect next week once filed with the Secretary of State’s office.

Two University of Mississippi students were found dead Monday on campus, and health officials warn students to avoid kratom and other drugs not prescribed by a doctor (packaged kratom was identified in both cases) amid concerns over dangerous synthetic opioids.

Mississippi's hunting season kicks off in October with archery deer hunts starting Oct.

1 in several management units and options to hunt squirrels, rabbits, bobcats, opossums, raccoons, dove and geese. Hunters should check local regulations (including bag limits and permit requirements) online.