Good morning, Southfield.

A Michigan artist sued the New Orleans Pelicans after he claimed the team copied his renowned basketball sculptures and posted similar art on Instagram in September and October 2024 — his complaint filed in Detroit seeks a jury trial for damages and legal costs.

AAA reported that gas prices in Michigan dropped 10 cents since last week to an average of $3.13 per gallon—56 cents lower than last year—with some Detroit stations showing a 2-cent decline to $3.18 per gallon.

GasBuddy noted modest price changes and warned that if demand rises and stocks tighten, pump prices may go up in the weeks ahead.

Canadian wildfire smoke from over 700 active fires in Canada caused air quality alerts on Monday in Michigan, Wisconsin, and other nearby states—Detroit's air quality ranked third worst worldwide.

Meteorologists expect the smoke will sink over the next couple of days and impact more areas in the Northeast.

Southfield residents will set their clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov.

2 — this change will give them an extra hour of sleep and make the sun set earlier, so darkness comes sooner.

Novi Michigan Job Fair

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Register online — Connect with hiring employers and explore new career opportunities.

Senior Expo USA - Southfield / Lathrup Village

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Southfield Pavilion — Free admission — Connect with local organizations supporting seniors and families with valuable resources and information.