Good morning, Mobile.

ALDOT is urging drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution as Halloween happens tomorrow and daylight saving time ends Sunday, noting Alabama recorded 120 pedestrian deaths in 2024 and advising drivers to slow in neighborhoods while pedestrians wear bright or reflective clothing (use crosswalks and sidewalks).

The Greater Gulf State Fair opens today at The Grounds in west Mobile and runs through Sunday, Nov.

8, with carnival rides, food, nightly hours (4 p.m.-midnight Fridays; noon-midnight Saturdays; noon-10 p.m. Sundays; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. weekdays) and discount days including $5 opening day, Halloween kids deals, student + senior specials, and a rodeo Nov. 7-8.

Baldwin Preparatory senior Carlos Alejo Flores built a 3D-printed prosthetic hand controlled by a smartphone app and advanced to the state HOSA medical innovation competition; he plans to keep developing the prototype toward an affordable transitional prosthetic.

Alabama environmental regulators proposed a $38,600 penalty against EcoSouth Services for alleged operating problems at the Axis Industrial Landfill after inspections from Dec.

2023 through Sept. 2025 found liquid seeps, uncovered waste, erosion, and metal drums. EcoSouth disputes some findings; ADEM says 2026 inspections showed compliance and is taking at least 30 days of public comment before the order is final.

At least six people were treated at Thomas Hospital this week after possible bat bites or exposures in Baldwin County, and health officials are urging anyone who found a bat in a room where someone slept or who can't confirm contact to seek emergency care immediately; ADPH warns against handling bats with bare hands (secure for testing when possible).

Spanish Fort beat Jasper 3-1 on Thursday to win the AHSAA 5A state championship, its third straight title, with Natalie Maxwell named Tournament MVP after 13 kills and four blocks (team finished 59-3).

Saraland beat Auburn 48-34 Thursday night in Saraland as QB Jamison Roberts threw for 221 yards and two TDs and ran for three, Ayiden Pugh rushed for 153 yards, and the Spartans closed the regular season (9-1) before hosting Pelham in the first playoff round.

AL.com's sports staff released Week 9 college-football picks and spread-based predictions for key conference matchups, highlighting Auburn at Ole Miss (Saturday, 11:45 a.m.) and Troy at James Madison (Thursday, 6:30 p.m.), and Izzy Gould leads the staff standings at 49-31.

Spanish Fort beat Jasper 3-1 in Thursday’s Class 5A state volleyball championship to win its third straight title and finish the season 59-3; Natalie Maxwell was named tournament MVP.

The new Gulf States Independent Athletic Association will accept membership applications on Nov.

1 and aims to begin play in fall of 2027; organizers say many public and private schools, including widespread interest in Mobile, are considering joining and the league will offer full and associate memberships + revenue sharing.