Mobile
Daily News
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders and project partners celebrated Mobile Arena’s topping-out ceremony on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at a downtown site. The 10,000-seat venue is set to open in early 2027 (it will host live sports, concerts, and touring events). City of Mobile
- ➤ On Tuesday evening, city officials met at Gilliard Elementary to update a plan linking McNally Park, 96-acre Perch Creek Preserve, and the Ziebach site by adding nature trails, boardwalks + fishing piers for better waterfront access; they plan to deliver a shovel-ready master plan soon. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rapper Ice Cube will perform live at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier on May 3. Ticket presale opens at 10 a.m. today with password (SOUND) and general sales begin at 10 a.m. Friday. AL.com
- ➤ Visit Mobile announced the return of free walking tours every Saturday in April. Each tour begins at 10 a.m. from the Visit Mobile Welcome Center in downtown and gives residents a chance to explore Mobile’s culture, history, and upcoming projects. UTV 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Mobile County Public Schools board member removed a bullying video from social media after a parent asked him to take it down. He noted the parent's responsible approach (which could help shape future parent-school interactions) as a positive sign for the district. UTV 44
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act on Wednesday, Mar. 4 to limit children’s screen time in early learning sites such as daycares, pre-K and kindergarten + state agencies will work together to develop guidelines and training ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation. NBC 15
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Bay NEP updated its 'State of the Bay' report after over a year of research, summarizing the bay's ecosystem health & conservation progress. Newly appointed director Jason Kudulis said the 204-page document offers a clear, science-based snapshot of the bay and its connected watersheds. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that sets minimum reimbursement rates for emergency ambulance services, requiring health insurers to cover in-network rates without surprise billing. The measure may increase public employee health plans’ costs by about $1.6 million annually (and state employee plans by $640,000). 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wenonah’s No. 2-ranked Dragons routed LeFlore 79-60 in Wednesday night's state tournament semifinal at Legacy Arena (fast break margin 41-21) and will face No. 10 Sylacauga for the championship on Saturday. The Call News
- ➤ Saraland lost 52 to 37 to top-ranked Oxford in the state semifinal at Legacy Arena (Birmingham) on Wednesday. Sophomore L.J. Williams said the loss fuels a plan for a strong comeback next season. The Call News
- ➤ Former Foley head coach Todd Watson is set to join the Birmingham Stallions as running backs coach in the United Football League. He brings over three decades of coaching experience & a strong Baldwin County connection, and the Stallions will open their season on March 27 against the Louisville Kings. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ A brawl broke out during the Sun Belt Tournament on March 5 when Coastal Carolina's Tracey Hueston clashed with South Alabama's Cordasia Harris (leading officials to eject both seniors along with six additional players and a referee being knocked out) as South Alabama held on for an 80-70 win and advanced to the third round. 1819 News
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McFunk Duo Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Rear Pocket — Free entry — Enjoy a lively acoustic duo performance in a cozy Mobile venue.
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Medal Madness Race
8 a.m. — Medal of Honor Park — $30-$65 — Participate in family-friendly races of 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances.
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Maggie Koerner Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Callaghan's Irish Social Club — Very limited tickets available — Experience the powerful Louisiana singer Maggie Koerner with guest Olivia Barnes.
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Wonderful Wednesday Storytime
10-11 a.m. — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and songs that foster early literacy in children.
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Stories & Songs with Brent Rader, Ben Turner & Matt Pritchard
8-10 p.m. — The People’s Room of Mobile — Tickets available — Experience an evening filled with heartfelt songs and stories from talented local musicians.
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Huncho Fest
3-7 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — No entry fee — Experience the city's hottest independent artists with vibrant sounds and festival vibes.
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Good Listener's Storytime
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration required — Engage in a world of stories, rhymes, games, and crafts designed for young children aged 3 to 7.
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Badflower Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets from $69 — Catch Badflower live in Mobile for an unforgettable night of music.
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Teen Takeover at the Library
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy video games, board games, crafts, and more in a vibrant teen-friendly atmosphere.
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Somnia: A Film by Josie and Mitchell Robinson
6-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Tickets starting at $20.51 — Explore the surreal journey of a daughter reconnecting with her mother in dreams.
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