Good morning, Mobile.

Fort Morgan Fire Rescue contained a brush fire that burned 15 acres off State Highway 180 near Sunrise and Lakeshore Drives over the weekend, with support from other agencies.

The sheriff’s office used traffic control & a drone to check the area, and local volunteers thanked first responders.

Last Friday, a Mobile-based team from Wags and Whiskers drove to Mississippi to rescue a chained mama dog + her seven puppies from rising floodwaters.

The animals are now cared for in Mobile, with adoption set to begin in about nine weeks.

The Fort Morgan Oyster Fest has been named a finalist for Best Festival at the Beach in the Best of Baldwin Awards.

The festival will run Feb. 28-Mar. 1 at The Beach Club Resort and Spa (offering live music, fresh oysters and family-friendly activities).

A 12-foot great white shark named Ernst was detected four miles off Dauphin Island as she continues her 3,100-mile journey from Nova Scotia in search of tuna and mackerel.

Marine scientists say her rare stop (and high travel effort) underlines the Gulf’s vibrant ecosystem and quality fishing conditions.

Former Sen. Doug Jones addressed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Black Tie Awards Gala at Government Plaza in Mobile on Sunday, condemning divisive remarks by Sen. Tuberville and warning that such rhetoric risked civil rights & urging renewed community commitment to diversity.

The Mobile city council will consider a federal grant worth over $3 million today to improve access to Brookley By the Bay by upgrading an asphalt road into a boulevard.

The project—designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles—is part of a broader plan to complete Broad Street's makeover.

Foley High School girls basketball coach Shanece McKinney Sims was named a candidate for the NBA Coaching Development Program, a competitive initiative offering training and networking (she starred at LeFlore and played professionally) to advance her coaching career.

What's Up Wednesdays

4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Surprise yourself with fun weekly activities like arts and crafts in the Youth Programming Room.

8th Annual King Cake-Off

5-7:30 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — General admission tickets go on sale Nov. 28 — Enjoy sweet competition, live music, and endless King Cake tastings while supporting a great cause.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch — Registration recommended — Roll dice and create epic heroes in a thrilling D&D adventure tailored for teens.

Good Listener's Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration required — Engage young minds with stories, rhymes, games, and crafts designed for ages 3 to 7.

Doc Rock 2026

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — $25 — Enjoy a lively battle of the bands featuring USA Health affiliates and support critical clinical needs.

Michael Glatzmaier: Musical Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Check for ticket prices — Experience laughter with songs created live as Michael Glatzmaier blends music and comedy in an improvised performance.

Ghost Fleet Cruise

10 AM – 12 PM — Historic Blakeley State Park — Ticket purchase required — Explore the historic Tensaw River and uncover the mysterious site of the legendary Ghost Fleet.

Chess Club at West Regional Library

2-5 p.m. — West Regional Library — Free entry — All ages welcome to learn and improve chess skills in a friendly environment.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — Use your creativity to master exciting LEGO building challenges.

Good Listener's Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration required — Inspire your child's passion for reading with stories, rhymes, games, and crafts.