Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
Good morning, Mobile.
Bake Blue Bakery debuts a Blue Puzzle Piece cookie for Autism Awareness Month at a pop-up event on April 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Spanish Fort Community Center; the City of Spanish Fort will present a proclamation on April 6 + bakery plans storefront opening later.
Mobile drivers were shocked when Chevron on Airport Blvd near I-65 charged $4.19 for gas on Tuesday — a price that dropped to $3.99 later as AAA notes the county average is $3.68 per gallon.
Mobile City Council approved an ordinance that will soon allow local stores to sell CBD edibles & drinks and other hemp products.
The new licenses will enable merchants to resume offering hemp items in Mobile.
State Rep Fidler (Silverhill) said her breast reconstruction bill will help cancer survivors get faster insurance coverage and more local reconstruction options.
She expects the bill may take up to two years to pass in Alabama.
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the DEA classified bromazolam + Designer Xanax as a Schedule I controlled substance, limiting availability and expanding law enforcement authority.
The designation aligns bromazolam with heroin and LSD and follows a request from 21 state attorneys general to curb the drug's spread.
Two out-of-state firms bought Springdale Mall on Airport Boulevard for $30 million late last year and are planning improvements + community events to attract more shoppers.
St. Paul’s coach Andy Robbins earned his 1,218th win on Tuesday night when his team rallied with six runs in the seventh inning to beat Alma Bryant 10-1, making him the state’s winningest baseball coach.
He thanked his mentors & supporters for his long career at the school.
Former Daphne football coach Steve Savarese was inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame this month.
He posted a 77-14 record at Daphne, led the team to its first state championship in 2001 (runner-up finishes in 2000 and 2003), and later served as AHSAA executive director.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conversational Spanish Class
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Registration required — Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a fun and relaxed environment.
Red and the Revelers Concert
7-11 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets from $15.36 — Enjoy a night of live music with Red and the Revelers and supporting acts.
Crepe Myrtle Trail Festival 2026
10 a.m.-3 p.m. — McNally Park — Free entry — Celebrate community, nature, and local art with food, music, and a festive atmosphere.
Flip Orley: Comedy Hypnotist Show
6-8 p.m. — Crescent Theater — $24.50-$69 — Experience a unique comedy hypnosis show where volunteers become the stars in a high-energy, laughter-filled performance.
Open Mic Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Lucky Irish Pub & Grill — Free admission — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring the best local comedians in a cozy atmosphere.
Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival
6:40 p.m. — Mobile Carnival Museum — $45 early bird pass — Experience two nights of unscripted hilarity at Alabama's first improv comedy festival.
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