Good morning, Mobile.

Fairhope Farmers Market returns this weekend with an expanded schedule that includes new Saturday morning events (April 4, May 2 and June 6, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. behind the Public Library) and Thursday markets from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring local vendors, live music and seasonal goods.

Award-winning K9 Sadie retired from OBPD after nearly ten years of service just after her 12th birthday.

Known for assisting in drug detection and community events, her handler Officer Brennan Giles said Sadie will now enjoy a quiet retirement chasing tennis balls and swimming in Orange Beach.

Apple Market, a grocery store with local roots, will have a soft opening next week at the former Winn-Dixie building at Baldwin Square Shopping Center in Fairhope and plans a grand opening in June.

Students, families and artists took part in the Portraits of Hope project last Wednesday at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope.

The initiative will see more than 20,000 participants create 3,000 floating artworks for a four-week fall exhibit and a final display at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced a $30 million US Navy investment that will train ACCS students in Mobile to build submarines and stimulate industrial growth; Bishop State Community College will also help launch the program.

Mobile County Health Department reminds residents that naloxone (Narcan) is available via free mail order kits, local partners & pharmacies to reverse opioid overdoses.

Community leaders urge individuals to learn how to access and use Narcan to quickly save lives.

The American Red Cross is urging donors to schedule blood donations this spring, partnering with Life is Good to offer a limited-edition T-shirt for donations until April 12 (supplies available).

Events in Baldwin County are set for Daphne on April 7 and Gulf Shores on April 9.

Local gardeners are invited to plant sunflowers to improve garden health on the Gulf Coast.

The native sunflowers grow well in sandy soil (providing pest control, natural pollination, and soil cleaning benefits), making them a smart choice for resilient coastal gardens.

Gulf Shores alum Brandon Silvers started as quarterback for the Battlehawks in a win over the DC Defenders on Friday night plus his team will face the Dallas Renegades on Tuesday, Apr.

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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.

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.

Family Research with the DAR

10 AM – 1 PM — Local History & Genealogy - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Discover your ancestry with guidance from DAR experts at the library.