Good morning, Maricopa.

Volunteers at St. Vincent De Paul are helping provide meals and support to those in need as Thanksgiving nears — they work to ensure that everyone can enjoy a nice holiday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks donated $25K to St. Mary's food bank just in time for the holidays.

Black Friday, November 28, will have many stores and malls opening earlier for holiday deals.

Major retailers start as early as 5 a.m.—shoppers should check local hours before heading out.

Retailers Target, Aldi and Walmart are offering Thanksgiving meal bundles for local shoppers.

Aldi offers a 10 for $40 meal that includes a 4 pound turkey and sides, Walmart provides a basket serving 10 with a 13.5 pound Butterball turkey, and Target has a $20 meal for four—deals that run through Christmas at many stores.

The Arizona Republic+azcentral.com has released an interactive map that shows 90 Christmas light displays in metro Phoenix and supports Season for Sharing+ an annual fundraiser for local families.

A new H3N2 flu strain, subclade K, is spreading abroad and health experts warn Maricopa may face a tougher flu season if fewer residents get vaccinated—vaccines continue to help prevent severe illness while healthcare services could face extra pressure.

A horse virus spreading across the country is forcing event organizers in the valley to reschedule gatherings to protect public health — rescheduled dates have not been announced yet.

Tracy Dempsey, a longtime Arizona pastry chef now leading Tracy Dempsey Originals, shared her Thanksgiving pie-making tips during an interview at a local studio (she explained that planning, cool ingredients, and careful temperature control are key to a perfect butter crust and bold flavors such as bourbon chocolate pecan and butternut squash pies). Her advice guides home cooks on how to tweak traditions with creative recipes while keeping the process simple and stress-free.

Trey Benson returned to practice this week but is not expected to play in Week 12 as the Cardinals signed running back Jermar Jefferson from their practice squad—ensuring the team has three healthy backs.

Michael Wilson, who caught 15 passes for 185 yards last week, is set to see an increased role in upcoming games.

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed catcher James McCann to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million with up to $500,000 in bonuses, and he will serve as backup to Gabriel Moreno.

He earned praise for his game-calling and strong play during 42 games late in the season—helping shift Moreno into a designated hitter role.

Racing legend Billy Boat joins the second episode of Full Throttle Arizona today with host Bruce St. James to discuss his racing journey, his family's legacy, and his plans to help his son Chad succeed—adding fresh insight into Arizona's motorsports history.