Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Mitchell Farms hosted its 20th annual Pumpkin Patch season last weekend and will host its 16th Mississippi Peanut Festival Saturday and Sunday, featuring 165 vendors and live music.

Farm crews have spread pine straw along paths to prevent muddy conditions during rain.

On Friday, Sept. 25, Keg and Barrel hosted Dolly Day in Hattiesburg to honor the late Dolly Parton and raise funds for children’s programs at United Way of Southeast Mississippi and USM’s Children’s Center for Communication and Development (which provides early intervention services). The event celebrated local support for early literacy and child development.

The BBB warned homeowners to carefully check contractor licenses and insurance before paying for home repairs — many out-of-town contractors have taken deposits and left jobs unfinished.

A 14-by-80-ft mural titled Mosaic of Freedom was unveiled Sept.30 on 315 Main St (downtown) by local artists Kym Garraway and Emma H.

Sullivan to honor Hattiesburg veterans and support the city's plan to reach 100 murals.

Mitchell Farms is preparing to host its annual MS Peanut Festival and Pumpkin Patch later this season, offering family-friendly activities and local treats at the venue.

Nearly 200 students from 15 colleges gathered at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg on Sept.

22 for the 23rd Southern Invitational Choral Conference organized by Southern Miss. Guest clinicians led rehearsals and a master class before the concert featured Latin and Indonesian pieces.

Mississippi residents who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage may receive ($500) refund checks if they paid extra fees without premium help; the checks began on Sept.

30 and most will be mailed in October.

Mississippi high school football rosters have been released for the Mississippi vs Alabama All-Star game scheduled for noon Dec.

13 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile and for the Bernard Blackwell Classic at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at Milner Stadium in Gulfport.