Good morning, Mobile.

Barnes and Noble will reopen its new Mobile store at 3930-B Airport Blvd in McGregor Square today at 10 a.m. The reopening ends a 17-year absence and features special events including appearances by PBS cartoon character Arthur (and Mobile author Watt Key).

Robertsdale Kevin Newsome and wife Coryn opened Newsome Music Studios in Foley (1119 N.

McKenzie St.) to offer music lessons, a recording studio and shop. The studio serves 30 students, is open Monday to Friday from noon to 8 p.m., and will complete the studio later this year.

Gospel Xplosion (a highlight of Gulf Coast Challenge weekend) adds gospel artist Titus Cody and former American Idol contestant Tyler Allen to headliner Fred Hammond and choirs from Alabama A&M and Jackson State.

The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso will celebrate the Red Mass to honor legal professionals at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile on Friday, Sept.

25 at 12:10 p.m. Organized by the local chapter of the St. Thomas More Society, the event marks the start of the judicial year.

Downtown Mobile's Slurp Society (known for its upscale ramen noodles) announced it will close after a week of business; its final day is set for Wednesday, Sept.

30 at 609 Dauphin St. The restaurant is aiding its staff in finding job opportunities with local business owners.

Joe Henley, a teen from Grand Bay, secured a spot on Coach Riley Green’s team with a blind audition to Travis Tritt’s 'Anymore' during Monday night on Season 30 of The Voice (the show airs on NBC 15 Mondays at 7 p.m. and is followed by next-day streaming on Peacock).

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced the homeless ID now has federal recognition, so it is accepted at Social Security offices.

The Homeless Outreach team prints the ID in about 15 minutes at Waterfront Rescue Mission (Tuesdays) and at Mobile police’s second precinct (Thursdays).

Mobile officials approved a fully loaded Mardi Gras float for city leaders at Tuesday’s council meeting — the new design replaces an older model criticized as a cotton wagon by one councilman.

The reported 670,000 Alabamians receiving SNAP benefits will see a cost-of-living increase starting in October (according to reports).

However, a new federal bill may tighten funding rules with tougher work requirements starting in 2027.

Mobile Animal Services is pausing dog intakes for the week because more dogs are showing signs of a virus that causes respiratory disease.

The department will allow emergency intakes for (sick or injured) dogs on a case-by-case basis while cat services continue as usual.

Brookwood native William Sanders is living his dream as a starter for Alabama after bouncing back from a spring injury and camp setbacks.

He has played in three games on the offensive line and will face South Carolina Saturday (6 p.m. CT) at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Bayside Academy (4-0) will host St. Michael Catholic Friday at 7 p.m. in a gridiron clash as the undefeated Admirals try to extend their win streak while the Cardinals seek a breakthrough victory.