Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Community leaders shared fire safety tips after a deadly Hub City house fire, urging residents to check smoke detectors (a key safety step) and review escape plans to stay prepared.

Alene Mikell, who has volunteered and traveled widely (she even met Dolly Parton), celebrated her 105th birthday a few days early with family at The Landmark of Collins and said she is still here for a purpose.

Hattiesburg firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire earlier today — officials report the pet is safe.

Keesler Federal Credit Union offers *simple* tips to protect your accounts during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging community members to use two-step verification and watch for rushed requests or unusual payment types.

The campaign warns that scammers are using AI to make fake messages seem more real.

Hattiesburg homeschool students are taking art and dance classes today to boost their creativity and self-expression.

The program offers hands-on lessons that help build artistic skills.

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released a green sea turtle into Mississippi Sound Thursday morning across from Walmart in Pass Christian after months of rehab following an accidental cast net capture in Bay St. Louis & treated its prior injuries.

11-year-old Peyton Stewart from Gulfport overcame a rare immune condition after a life-saving stem cell transplant and celebrated his re-birthday with a bell-ringing ceremony at Manning Family Children’s Hospital on Oct.

1 — a moment marking his recovery and his dreams.

Fast Mart in Forrest County received a failing health inspection on Sept.

29 after an inspection recorded six violations (including no certified manager) and remains uncorrected as of Oct. 2; no similar failures were reported in Lamar County this month.

Vitalant is hosting blood drives throughout October at local schools, churches, + banks where donations help save lives.

Donors are automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards.

Hattiesburg Fire Department now uses specialized oxygen masks designed for animals to help treat pets during emergencies & boost rescue efforts.

The department says the new equipment is expected to improve outcomes for pets rescued from fires and similar incidents.