Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Trick or Treat on Main Street returns to downtown Hattiesburg on Halloween night to offer families a festive evening with treats and activities—local businesses are joining in the celebration.

On Oct. 17, No Kings demonstrators gathered outside the University of Southern Mississippi using signs and flags to encourage local voter participation — a community rally that was part of three events held across Hattiesburg.

Families gathered Saturday at the Nuestro Arte Mask Workshop in Hattiesburg to learn about Day of the Dead traditions and create decorative masks for the upcoming parade.

The parade will take place on Oct. 31 at the RSJ Community Arts Center (downtown).

Southern Miss Theatre is preparing to stage Alfred Jarry’s 'Ubu the King' — cast and crew are updating technical plans and memorizing the script ahead of performances starting today at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and continuing through Sunday.

Oak Grove High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair on Wednesday, where students explored more than 40 booths from businesses and schools across Mississippi (and out of state) that showcased a range of future career opportunities.

USM Latin Student Association is reviving cultural engagement on campus by partnering with the Spanish Club, BRASA and University Baptist Church for dance lessons, a soccer event and a coffee gathering, with President Mauricio Salas and Vice President Eduardo Escobar inviting students to join + explore Latin traditions +.

The University of Southern Mississippi will hold its Homecoming celebration on Oct.

24 with a parade starting at noon along Hardy Street, an Eagle Walk at 1:45 p.m. on Eagle Walk Drive, and a football game against Louisiana-Lafayette at 4 p.m. at Renasant Stadium (The Rock).

Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney has been named president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and will focus on boosting maternal and infant health & rural health while supporting state public health agencies nationwide.

Forrest General Cancer Center hosted its fifth Fuel to Fight Cancer 5K — drawing 888 runners and raising funds to cover patient transportation costs.

Donations helped pay for gasoline and ambulance services needed for treatment travel and honored former patient Valerie Fine’s legacy.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that six Pine Belt programs will share $32.6 million from the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.

The funds (for workforce recruitment, training, and care center development) will improve rural healthcare services for our community.

Ole Miss football’s injury report shows star running back Kewan Lacy is probable — safety Edwin Joseph is out — and Texas’ defensive end Colin Simmons is doubtful ahead of the Oct.

24, 6:30 p.m. game on ABC.