Every day, The Herald News will be bringing you the top news you need to start your day. Here are our top five stories for Sunday, March 31, 2019:

1. FALL RIVER ICON SHUTTERED

Al Mac's Diner's owners say rising costs to keep the doors open and the recent loss of staffing forced them to close the landmark diner on Saturday.

2. SPRING IN BLOOM

The Bristol County Home and Garden Show featured local artists, bakers, home and lawn experts, and more.

3. THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Nicknames — the good, the bad and the ugly.

4. WALKING THROUGH MEMORIES

The Swansea Mall walkers are ready to see it through to the bitter end.

5. THE TASTE OF SUMMERTIME

Months of planning went into the bacon cheeseburger and the lobster roll, two items that were never a part of the menu at The Back Eddy.