Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Organizers of the annual memorial motorcycle ride honoring fallen officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate plan a 57-mile trip on Saturday morning starting at Hattiesburg Cycles with registration at 8 a.m.—the route will pass the church where Officer Deen is buried and proceeds will fund a scholarship in their memory.

AT&T settled a class-action lawsuit after customer data was compromised in two breaches in 2024.

Eligible customers can get up to $7,500 and must file claims by Nov. 18 to receive payments after final court approval on Dec. 3.

The Hattiesburg Zoo will host a Wild Style Costume Party on Oct 11 to mark its 75th anniversary — the event will include costume contests, story time and animal enrichment activities all day long.

This weekend the Pine Belt offers many events including Oktoberfest at the Pub in Hattiesburg, the Mississippi Peanut Festival at Mitchell Farms, and National Night Out today at Town Square Park — featuring live music and local food — along with a spooky 4K run and early Halloween celebrations.

Mississippi remains warm with highs in the 80s today but cooler nights hint at winter as Hattiesburg’s first frost is expected on Oct.

19—experts say a shifting polar vortex may bring storm systems and gradual cold. Weather patterns and average frost dates signal that the season is quietly changing.

Gov. Tate Reeves declared Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week from Oct.

6 to Oct. 11 to help residents get ready for severe storms. MEMA and the National Weather Service will share safety tips — like guidance on tornado drills and flash flooding — so families can prepare for fall hazards.

After a Mississippi Today investigation showed only a small part of over $15 million in opioid settlement funds went to fight addiction, city and county officials are now planning to direct future money toward treatment and overdose prevention programs—Jackson, Lowndes, Yazoo, Hernando and Pearl River are among those reviewing new proposals. Jackson council member Kevin Parkinson, who lost his sister to an overdose, said public discussion will help guide these plans.

Today the Sanderson Farms Championship returns at the Country Club of Jackson as Mississippi’s only PGA Tour event while Ole Miss and Southern Miss are off and Mississippi State is on the road—this discussion reviews the Ryder Cup and previews a shifting college football season.

Taste Of The South Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Fairley's Wings & More — Free entry — Experience a delicious gathering of food trucks and live music showcasing the best flavors from the South.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — The Lawn at Lake Terrace — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-defying music with Rainbow Kitten Surprise's electrifying performance.

47th C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

8 AM – 12 PM — The University of Southern Mississippi — $25 confirmation fee — Engage in dynamic discussions and targeted workshops to enhance leadership skills.

Hattiesburg Zoo Boo

6-9 p.m. — Hattiesburg Zoo — Ticket information not provided — Experience a glowing Halloween wonderland filled with dazzling lanterns and fun activities.

Day of the Dead Parade

3 PM — Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican heritage with a vibrant parade featuring costumes, music, and community spirit.

Mississippi Esthetics and Spa Conference: 2nd Annual

10 AM – 5 PM — Thad Cochran Center — Pricing not mentioned — A day of education, hands-on training, and networking for estheticians and spa professionals.