Good morning, Mobile.

Mobile Bay locals offer practical tips for newcomers, advising on safe tunnel driving, appropriate gear for humid weather, and respectful local traditions during events like Mardi Gras.

Their guidance helps new residents choose the best routes and adapt to community customs + enhance everyday living.

Tee Lounge, a new private golf suite near Gulf Shores beaches, opened at 613 Highway 59 to offer up to six players a virtual golf simulator.

Owner Russ Gold and tech experts designed the space for work and play 24/7 with pricing starting at $20 per person.

Storylight Books (a beloved mobile romance and fantasy hub) is set to open a permanent storefront at 857 Hillcrest Road with a grand opening weekend on Nov.

14. The new spot will host book clubs, author events and more, offering a third space for community gatherings.

Artist Hannah Legg is painting a mural on the side of Eastern Shore Art Center facing the parking lot and her work shows ginkgo leaves, a blue heron, pottery, monarch butterflies and an alligator; it is set to be finished in time for Fairhope's Art Walk on Friday, Sept.

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A tropical disturbance in the Gulf may briefly strengthen into a tropical storm (Edouard) today before moving inland over eastern Texas or western Louisiana.

Moderate rip current risks and showers could affect Alabama coastal areas.

USA Health and UnitedHealthcare have not reached a new deal for commercial insurance, so contracts may expire on Sept.

30, 2026. Starting Oct. 1, commercial members will lose in-network coverage at USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children’s + Women’s Hospital while emergency services and physician coverage remain available.

Local college players from Baldwin County showed off their talent in recent preseason games – Ronnie Royal III made a big play for NC State and Caden Creel posted strong numbers for Jacksonville State as the weekly series tracks their progress.

USSU in Daphne completed summer renovations with a new weight room and facility updates on Monday morning.

The updated facility - doubling the available space - will aid athletic programs as the school gears up for NAIA play.

Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week poll ran from Aug.

24 to Aug. 30, letting locals vote for one of four Baldwin County athletes. Gabriel Ervin, Nic Ronsisvalle, Sophie Hester, and Christian Segar competed, with the winner to be posted on the website (voting ended at 5 p.m.).