Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The Hub City Humane Society is hosting its second annual Tricks for Treats on the Trace today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fields of Barktopia Dog Park on Jackson Road, with free candy from local vendors, games with a $25 all-you-can-play wristband, and costume contests to raise funds for animal care + operations.

Downtown's 'Trick or Treat on Main Street' drew large crowds this weekend, filling Main Street with costumed kids, local businesses handing out treats, and music and activities for families.

Petal Area Chamber's Shop Petal First will run Nov.

19–21 with a record 81 local businesses participating to draw shoppers into local stores and boost sales tax revenue, the chamber said; shoppers can enter a contest to win a $2,000 grand prize & the campaign is promoted in a shopping magazine reaching 15,000 households.

The McRib returns to McDonald's for a limited run starting today; check the McDonald's app for local availability, as early purchases were reported in Mississippi (a receipt from Oxford on Oct.

25).

Madison Central jumped six spots to No. 16 in the latest Clarion Ledger Super 25 after its Oct.

23 win over Germantown; Hattiesburg is No. 21 (5-3) and will play West Jones on Oct. 30.