Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg welcomes cooler fall weather with outdoor activities.

Visit the zoo—open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—to see new residents like a Malaysian tiger, enjoy free Live at Five concerts in Town Square Park on Fridays, sip coffee at Cafe de Luna, and paddle or hike in De Soto National Forest.

Hattiesburg firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home on Ashford Circle in September using a specialized pet oxygen mask donated by Animal Medical Center, with the dog showing signs of recovery within 10 minutes + now in good condition.

The 16th Annual Mississippi Peanut Festival took place Saturday at Mitchell Farms in Collins, offering family-friendly tours, vendor booths, rides and play areas; the event continues today from 1-5 p.m.

Vitalant is hosting blood drives all October at various sites (schools, churches, and banks) and donors are automatically registered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards.

Petal football defeated West Jones 349-45 on Oct.

2 at West Jones High School during the MHSAA contest. Game highlights show how the team’s offense outpaced their opponent.

After a heavy loss to Alabama on Oct.

3, Mississippi State is using an open week to recover and address issues; star quarterback Kamario Taylor (listed as day-to-day) and injured teammates will focus on improvements before the LSU game on Oct. 17.