Good morning, Hoover.

Officials announced emergency aid for families affected by recent Hoover fires, offering shelter, food, and support services today at designated community centers.

Alabama is one of seven states in a $4.4 million settlement with three financial institutions over excessive fees on 256,000+ equity transactions from Sept.

2020 to Oct. 2025, NASAA said; the banks must now change their commission practices while affected customers will receive restitution with interest.

Former Tide coach Nick Saban shared his best wishes for QB Jalen Hurts, who is sidelined with blood clots in his lungs, during an event at the Birmingham Quarterback Club.

Saban texted his support as he recalled their championship successes during their time together.

Local high school basketball teams met at Dave and Buster’s at Riverchase Galleria on Monday to preview their season during Under the Lights Media Day — teams from Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and others shared their season goals; interview videos will be available on YouTube soon.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said the team must focus on simple execution as it prepares for a homecoming game against Texas A&M in Tuscaloosa — his message comes after losses to Georgia and Tennessee.

Ben’s 10 honored high school football Week 9 standout plays from Friday, Oct.

16—highlighting Gulf Shores’ defense limiting Spanish Fort to 10 yards and Nash Davis’s game-winning TD for Spain Park—with honorees also from Prattville, Austin and Oak Grove marking record-setting performances.