Good morning, Hattiesburg.

A new group of Hattiesburg High School graduates led by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Craig Wiseman made a $10,000 donation to Edwards Street Fellowship Center on Friday, supporting its food pantry, health clinic, and outreach services + demonstrating their commitment to local nonprofits.

Southern Promiseland Farm, which has been operating for 30 years, is using embryo transfer to expect 46 new calves by Feb.

18, with the first batch arriving Nov. 4—visitors can enjoy its 10-acre corn maze open until Oct. 31.

Local artists in Harrison County are finalizing pieces for the 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts + Crafts Festival, which will take place Nov.

7-8 as longtime vendors like Brian Nettles and Elizabeth Huffmaster prepare crafts inspired by nature and local heritage.

Local artists from Moss Point, Biloxi and Colorado painted a two-sided mural on an 18-wheeler in one day, and the truck will soon travel interstates to display the commissioned work.

The design reflects nostalgic influences and personal artistry.

On Friday, cadets in the 65th class at Youth Challenge Academy participated in Reality Fair at Camp Shelby where they learned financial basics by role-playing job titles and meeting vendors (finance, insurance, child care) to understand real-life expenses ahead of their Dec.

19 graduation.

Southern Miss hosts Arkansas State today at Renasant Stadium as both teams aim to end their losing streaks in a high-scoring contest; the Hattiesburg American predicts a 42+31 win for Arkansas State.

Friday night in the Pine Belt saw a dramatic sports showdown as local teams battled on the field — fans relive an evening of thrilling action and competitive spirit.