Good morning, Mobile.

Spanish Fort Police has added a stress-detection K9, Officer Ray, to its poodle patrol to help calm officers and community members in stressful situations (funded by the Spanish Fort Law Enforcement Foundation).

He now attends community events, schools, and helps victims in crisis.

Tourism on Alabama’s Gulf Coast remains strong despite rising costs as visitors near 9 million this year.

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach recorded record lodging revenues through July while Gulf Shores International Airport prepares for expansion next year to boost local travel.

Mobile County is progressing coastal projects as the Dauphin Island Causeway restoration enters phase three and Salt Aire will restore 30 acres of marsh — the county started a $6.5 million Cedar Point boat ramp project on June 29 and it will open next summer to boost oyster access.

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis said the Regions Arena will not host Mardi Gras events on Jan.

15 due to delays from over 100 rainy days. The 10,000-seat arena is now slated to complete in spring 2027.

Alabama improved its ranking to No.10 after beating Kentucky 45 to 17 on Saturday, Sept.

13. The Crimson Tide overcame early offensive struggles during a turbulent week in the college football coaches poll.

Alabama lost helmet connection during the third quarter of Saturday's Kentucky game at Kroger Field but regrouped to push 32 unanswered points in the second half for a 45-17 win.

Quarterback Keelon Russell said the team regularly practices for such issues.