Good morning, Mobile.

During Mobile Mardi Gras, officers from Mobile, Auburn, Jackson and Texas lined up on motorcycles at Church and Claiborne Streets to honor the national anthem and help with crowd control (their presence provided essential training for handling large crowds).

Fairhope will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Feb.

21 at Coastal Alabama Community College. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. under the Live Oak (by the John Borom Science Building) and will feature contest award recognitions and a tree seedling giveaway until noon.

Church Street Graveyard will host its Joe Cain Day procession this Sunday as women in black gowns gather to honor the city’s Mardi Gras past.

Preservation groups and city officials — planning improvements to protect the historic site for future celebrations — aim to restore this cherished landmark.

Two education bills passed committee review & will head to the senate floor; one bill requires schools to display a Ten Commandments poster in history classrooms while the other revises sex education to emphasize abstinence and limit instruction for young students.

The CHOOSE Act, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in March 2024, is set to expand school choice by eliminating income thresholds starting with the 2027-2028 school year (a change that may boost options for underserved families in local schools).

On Jan. 24, three Bayside Academy teams competed in a VEX Robotics tournament in Montgomery and placed in the top five.

The fourth-grade team earned 4th place and the Excellence Award while middle school girls & boys secured high rankings and awards to qualify for state.

LARC 11 has opened the 2026 State Employee Combined Campaign application period for nonprofit health organizations in its eight-county region.

Applicants must submit complete packets by 4:30 p.m. March 12 and attend a training at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Goodwill Gulf Coast (2440 Gordon Smith Drive) in Mobile.

Baking enthusiasts can try the new Sweet Potato Bread recipe by Lines+Angles, posted Friday, Feb.

13 at 12:00 pm, which explains how to make a loaf with common ingredients and suggests serving it with maple syrup (for extra flavor) and whipped cream.

Seniors Josh Gabel and Micah Brunson from Snook Christian were named among 30 boys for the AISA all-star game after their playoff run helped the Eagles earn the top seed in region play.

Their selection marks the school's second all-star honor — the first was in 2024.

Mobile Arena will buy a $300,000 ice resurfacing machine for its hockey rink and nearly $400,000 for a stage system as construction continues.

The planned purchases will boost the venue’s readiness for upcoming events.

Crescent Comedy Open Mic

7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Tickets from $5 — Enjoy a night of laughter at the Crescent Comedy Open Mic with limited spots available.

Gulfcoast RV Show

February 20-22 — Mobile Convention Center — Registration required — Explore a diverse range of RVs and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this premier RV show.

PickleRage Cupids Cup Tournament

2 AM – 8 AM — PickleRage — Registration fee may apply — Compete in an exciting weekend of pickleball action in Mobile, AL.

Clue Crew Adventure

4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Unravel mysteries and enjoy puzzles with scavenger hunts and detective crafts.

Microsoft Word Basics Workshop

10-11 a.m. — Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library — Free entry — Master essential Microsoft Word skills and unlock your productivity.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — A fun chess club for beginners and experienced players to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Watercolor for Beginners

4-5 p.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch — Free entry — Explore watercolor techniques while enjoying a creative afternoon with friends.

K-POP WARRIORS

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Family-friendly show — Experience high-energy K-Pop music and dance in a thrilling family spectacle.

Kyle Kinane Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Kyle Kinane from Addison, Illinois.

McFunk Duo Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — The Rear Pocket — Free entry — Enjoy a lively acoustic duo performance in a cozy Mobile venue.