This week, Don reviews 20 over 60: Short Stories edited by Beth Weinhouse and David Galef.

Choosing a veterinarian for your pet may depend on several factors, including location, hours of operation - maybe ask other pet owners which vets they use and if they are happy with the way their pets are treated.

Cam and his wife finally got the traveling life they'd talked about for years. This week, he files a report on what that dream actually looks like from an uncomfortable chair in the Atlanta airport.

Governor Kay Ivey is ordering The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to halt enforcement of the use of dyed diesel fuel for 120 days, which will take effect immediately. The move follows a steep hike in diesel prices in Alabama, and around the nation. The price for a gallon of diesel, in our state, is up nearly a dollar from a month ago, and almost three dollars a gallon higher compared to a year ago.

Investigators continue looking into the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.) The two died this week and multiple published reports say packages of the drug kratom was found during the separate death investigations. Authorities said it is not confirmed that the kratom, or any controlled substance, contributed to either death. The powdered stimulant is against the law in Alabama, and the subject of reporting by APR news.

South Carolina had chances to knock off Alabama the past two seasons. Both times, the Crimson Tide made enough plays late to avoid an upset. Alabama would prefer not to have to do it again. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide host South Carolina on Saturday with both teams looking to address problems from last week.

Before Jimmy Buffett spent a lifetime singing about boats, beaches and faraway places, he was shaped by stories much closer to home. That spot was the Alabama Gulf coast. Now, a new exhibit in Mobile brings Buffett back to the waters and people that inspired him. The show is called Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor. It just opened at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf.

Today we’ll be talking about dating in the digital age and the new terms you may hear younger Americans using these days— ghosting, couple goals, soft launch, and the momentous “FBO” (that’s Facebook official, btw). How have mobile dating apps changed how hopeful singles engage with each other? Does social media put extra pressure on couples to put on the appearance of happiness? This is the research focus of Dr. Leah E. LeFebvre at the University of Alabama. She joins Lacey to discuss how technology and trends affect the dating landscape, for better OR for worse.

A grand jury determined that there wasn't evidence to warrant charges in the death of an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found after a July 4 boating trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the border with Alabama. The panel’s conclusion was swiftly questioned by his family.

The reported 670,000 Alabamians who receive federal help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, may be getting some welcome news starting next month. Published reports say the USDA’s Food and Assistance Administration will be giving a cost-of-living increase for almost all U.S. States starting in October.

BrightPath spotlights the visionary people and research shaping the state's future. The series debuts with hosts Lisa Jones & Johnnie Aycock speaking with The University of Alabama President Dr. Peter Mohler, exploring how UA is training future leaders and driving groundbreaking innovation across the state.

This week, Don reviews The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett.