Good morning, Mobile.

New food businesses are emerging in Baldwin County as Dutch Bros.

Coffee now opens in Spanish Fort and Greer's Market will launch in summer in Magnolia Springs, while Caffeinatrix in Gulf Shores and Firehouse Subs in Robertsdale are set for coming soon openings and Volanta is coming soon in Fairhope.

Preserving its 143-year legacy, the Excelsior Band is hosting Community Archives Day today from (1 to 4 p.m.) at the Historic Avenue Cultural Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, inviting locals to donate photos, recordings, and memorabilia that capture its Mardi Gras tradition.

At Saraland Elementary, The Pawtism Project brings specially trained dogs into classrooms weekly to help students build confidence and interact with peers.

The program, which started over 15 years ago, offers calming sessions and may soon expand to more schools (pending further partnerships).

Gov. Ivey said the CHOOSE Act is here to stay as it now supports over 34,000 students with education savings accounts; critics urge ending the program while she called for more funding for next school year (2027-2028).

Fairhope City Council accepted a $2.5 million GoMESA grant on Monday, Oct.

12 to fund Phase III of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve. The project will add trails, a mountain bike course, and a playground to a 36-acre lot (located between Veterans Drive, U.S. Highway 98 and State Highway 104).

USA Health University Hospital in Mobile now offers a robotic bronchoscopy system that helps doctors biopsy difficult-to-reach lung nodules.

The system uses 3D mapping + AI Illuminate CT software to guide procedures for faster, more accurate diagnosis.

Friday night, the Vikings beat Daphne 20 to 19 on an interception by Ashton Darrington, and UMS-Wright won 31 to 0.

Saraland broke a record when Jamison Roberts threw seven touchdowns to beat Blount 56 to 14 + Bayside edged Mobile Christian 27 to 20 in a tight final quarter.

McGill-Toolen advanced their season on Friday night when Ollie Poiroux kicked a 22-yard game-winning field goal against Montgomery Catholic for a 16-14 victory & they will face UMS-Wright next Friday at Lipscomb Field for the region championship.

Gulf Shores Dolphins earned their first win at The Hill by defeating Spanish Fort 36-0 Friday and taking sole possession of first place in the district.

Coach Mark Hudspeth said the team played strong offense & defense and will face Theodore Friday, Oct. 23.