Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg nonprofits are collecting reflective safety vests to help people experiencing homelessness be seen along local roadways.

The 360 vests will be distributed on Oct. 20 at the Mississippi Hub Complex on Highway 49 South — a step to reduce nighttime accidents.

William Carey University rose 30 spots nationally and ranked No. 1 statewide for education, history, Christian colleges and private universities, a move the university says reflects its (55% campus growth over four years).

President Ben Burnett and Dean Teresa Poole say the rankings underscore the success of its new programs.

Forest County District One Sports Complex opened Thursday morning on Elks Lake Road behind the Dixie Community Center, featuring four pickleball courts, one tennis court, a football and soccer field, and a softball and baseball park (costing about $500K funded by federal Recovery Act funds).

On Sept. 23, Southern Miss athletics announced an expanded partnership with Forrest.

The Golden Eagles will now wear a sponsored jersey patch—a first for FBS football in the state—continuing over 25 years of collaboration.

Southern Miss faces Tulane on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+ in college football Week 4. The game is part of a busy lineup that includes a key SEC matchup with No. 6 Mississippi taking on No. 22 Florida.