Good morning, Mobile.

Prichard officials have begun an environmental assessment by ADEM for the historic stadium to guide cleanup and potential redevelopment, and Mayor Carletta Davis said the review is the first step toward restoring the venue where the Battle of Prichard was once held.

Austal USA is reviewing a $1B offer from South Korean defense company Hanwha; the shipbuilder has granted a four-week period for due diligence and the potential sale may reshape Mobile's shipbuilding industry (an important local business development).

Sister Schubert’s announced today the return of its sausage rolls after a five-year absence (a welcome comeback for many) that has sparked local nostalgia for discontinued Alabama favorites like Barber Party Dip, BAMA apple jelly, Marshall’s Biscuits, and Barber Eggnog.

Gulf Shores High School begins classes today with modern labs, outdoor learning areas, and specialty classrooms that support innovative teaching.

The school is part of a community effort (established in 2017) and offers unique programs such as underwater science research.

University of South Alabama students are testing a method to toughen young oysters by exposing them to predator urine so they build stronger shells.

The research at Lightning Point near Bayou La Batre may help bring back oyster reefs that once protected coastlines & supported marine life.

A new Alabama law requires 70% of dredged material from the ship channel to be used for coastal restoration (it excludes returning sediment to water), but the Army Corps says its federal plan using thin-layer placement in Mobile Bay remains in effect.

Officials will review projects based on environmental studies.

In May, the City of Mobile Department of Public Safety launched a tethered drone program in partnership with the Gulf Coast Technology Center to livestream events in parks and crowds.

Director Curtis Graves said the program adds a cost-effective tool to boost emergency response (ensuring faster rescue times).

Fairhope senior Trey Garner announced his commitment to play basketball at the University of Alabama in Huntsville on Monday.

The two-sport star, who also plays quarterback, led his Pirates to the Class 7A Final Four while averaging 15.3 points last season.

USC transfer Devan Thompkins is set to boost the Crimson Tide’s defensive front as he impresses in practice, according to coach Kane Wommack.

Other players compete for the bandit role, and his athletic ability may help stop the run + provide more flexibility.

Fairhope standout Trey Garner has committed to play college basketball at UAH after leading his team to the Class 7A final four and earning a second-team All-State honor (he announced his decision on social media last Monday).