Good morning, Mobile.

Two local restaurants, Perennial and Little Bird, were named among New York Times' 50 favorite restaurants in the U.S. for 2026; the Montgomery eatery offers a monthly plant-focused menu while the Fairhope spot serves coastal Southern fare with local & sustainable ingredients.

Rising gas prices above four dollars are making delivery work tougher for Mobile drivers.

Frankie Gavin says high fuel costs force him to weigh each gig carefully as he works longer hours to earn the same pay.

Rising gas prices have squeezed earnings for Mobile delivery drivers as they face higher fuel costs and low-pay orders.

Frankie Gavin (a Door Dash driver) said many drivers now work longer days to earn the same money.

On Monday, a K-9 search at Theodore High uncovered more than eight vaping devices—including marijuana vapes—that led to suspensions and raised concerns about student drug use.

School officials emphasized tighter supervision to stem the trend.

A University of South Alabama NAACP chapter offered free pizza to students with valid voter registration during a campus drive, prompting concerns about potential state and federal election law violations.

The event was promoted on Instagram and featured Black Voters Matter merchandise, contrasting with other local drives following legal guidelines.

Gardening expert Kitti Cooper outlines seed saving for local gardeners by comparing heirloom (true to type) and hybrid varieties and explains how to collect, dry, and store seeds so that next year’s garden thrives.

Orange Beach softball will host Florida State & LSU for exhibition games at Lady Makos stadium on Saturday, Oct.

24 and Sunday, Oct. 25. Spanish Fort boys basketball will take part in games at New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Local high school football heats up this Friday as Spanish Fort faces Blount at 7 p.m. (the game of the week), with several other pivotal matchups set to spotlight rising teams and standout players across the region.

Alabama Sports Writers Association released its high school football rankings for Week 5 showing that top teams stayed in first place as Thompson in Class 6A, Clay-Chalkville in 5A, and Maplesville in 1A kept their winning marks and points totals; the poll will guide upcoming school games.