Good morning, Hattiesburg.

Volunteers from Good Hope Baptist Church are building an accessible home for James "Larry" Graham (Purvis) after he lost his wife, his leg and his house; two thirds is complete and organizers are seeking GoFundMe donations to finish a bathroom and repair his truck.

Covington County Sheriff's Office has launched its 6th annual Pack a Patrol Car toy and clothing drive (Pack a Patrol Car) to collect gifts and money for students at the county's four elementary schools; donations are accepted at the sheriff's office through Dec.

7, and deputies will deliver gifts shortly before Christmas.

Starbucks will roll out most of its 2026 holiday food, drinks and merchandise starting Thursday, Nov.

5, with a blind-box Bearista cup debuting Tuesday, Nov. 10 and a Red Cup giveaway on Tuesday, Nov. 17 (available at Hattiesburg's four locations while supplies last).

Registered Mississippi residents 18+ can vote; polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

3 and anyone in line by 7 p.m. must be allowed to vote, absentee and affidavit ballots are available, and affidavit ballots must be validated at the clerk's office by Nov. 9.

With Halloween tomorrow, Dr. Christina Williams of Pine Grove Behavioral Health warns younger children can be overwhelmed by scary costumes, darkness, and surprises, and she urges parents to follow each child's lead and skip haunted houses or opt for simple trick-or-treating if it keeps kids comfortable.

Southern Miss announced its 2027 baseball schedule on Oct.

29, listing opponents and most game times; the season will open Feb. 19 with a three-game home series against North Dakota State, and the first eight games will be at Pete Taylor Park.