Mobile
Daily News
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Billy Goat Hole ramp on Dauphin Island reopens today after a year of upgrades, featuring a four-lane layout and designated prep lanes (extra lighting and ADA-compliant design) to ease traffic and boost safety. Boaters gain smoother access to Mobile Bay, and local businesses expect more visitors. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ The South Alabama Land Trust will host the 16th Annual Bald Eagle Bash Saturday, Apr. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Weeks Bay Reserve Tonsmeire Resource Center, where guests will enjoy Gulf shrimp, local craft beer and wine, live music by Tim Roberts Bearded Music, and a stunning sunset. UTV 44
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Fire-Rescue quickly responded on Plover St when a bloodied man running with a newborn sought help right after a woman gave birth at a corner store; crews administered emergency care + transported everyone to a nearby hospital. UTV 44
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Austal USA and Master Boat Builders signed a contract for Master Boat to build two T-ATS hull modules — slated for Navy deployment at Austal’s facility on the Mobile River. The project expands local military shipbuilding capacity and strengthens collaboration in the regional defense industry. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile is investing up to $1 million in new cultural exhibits along Water Street to boost waterfront tourism, with a Jimmy Buffett exhibit (opening mid-September), an interactive Mobile-Tensaw Delta display expected in spring, and a sports hall of fame project in the RSA Tower approved by city leaders. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families must submit their renewal or new application for Alabama’s school choice program by midnight March 31 for the 2026-27 school year. Governor Kay Ivey said the CHOOSE Act offers tuition assistance and educational therapies (applications are available online). 1819 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University Extension is collaborating with local restaurants to recycle oyster shells for reef restoration along the coast — volunteer oyster gardeners raised over 207,000 stocker oysters in 2025 and the program is set to expand statewide to improve water quality and support coastal economies. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County leaders plan to preserve a historic home tied to influential Black business pioneer C. First Johnson at 1358 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue—using American Rescue Plan funds and engineering evaluations, they will stabilize its structure and safeguard its heritage. The Mobile Rundown
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Hospital marked a milestone today by placing the final beam for its new $40 million patient care tower in Fairhope—set to add 25 beds, a cardiac lab and a rooftop helipad. Officials say the expansion is on track, with plans to open beds this summer. NBC 15
- ➤ Smoke from a malfunctioning sterilization machine triggered a response from Foley firefighters at Baldwin Health this morning. Crews evacuated nonessential staff, isolated the faulty equipment, and restored full operations by 1:00 p.m. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourth-seeded Alabama beat Texas Tech (90-65) on Sunday to secure its fourth straight Sweet 16 appearance. The team will face Michigan next Friday in Chicago. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Seven top high school basketball players from Baldwin County were named to the 2025-26 All-State hoops teams today, with honorees from Fairhope, Orange Beach, Foley, Bayshore Christian, and Bayside Academy. This selection marks a historic season for local basketball (with many players expected to return next year). Gulf Coast Media
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ASCEND HBCU Technology Conference 2026
7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Bishop State Community College — Free entry — A two-day conference uniting tech leaders, HBCUs, and students for meaningful learning and networking opportunities.
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The Magic Flute
7:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. — The Temple Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of comedy and mysticism in Mozart's timeless opera.
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3rd Annual Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — PickleRage — Registration open — Drop, dink, and donate at this fun-filled community tournament benefiting Light of the Village.
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Cinderella - Mobile Ballet
2-5 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — $25-$69 — Experience a magical interpretation of Cinderella featuring captivating dance and enchanting fairytale elements.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Lucky Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians showcasing their talent.
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Cliff Cash Standup Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Entry fee required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the nationally touring comic Cliff Cash.
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Mobile County Community Baby Shower
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Bayou La Batre Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate new beginnings with free baby items, workshops, and refreshments at this community event.
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Carter Anderson Stand-Up Comedy
7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Texas-based comedian Carter Anderson as he shares his unique perspective from theater to stand-up.
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Pirate Race Series 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8 a.m. — Medal of Honor Park — Registration required — Compete in a challenge with various race distances while enjoying a scenic park route.
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University of Mobile Jazz Band Concert
7 p.m. — University of Mobile — Ticket details unavailable — Enjoy the joy of jazz and the power of faith at this unique concert by student performers.
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