Good morning, Mobile.

Mobile police officers heavily patrolled near Langan Park today after shots were fired in a wooded area south of Museum Drive near N.

Carmel Drive—no injuries or damage were reported—and social media warnings urging evacuation were incorrect.

Descendants of four Africans brought on the Clotilda slave ship unveiled a historic marker Saturday to honor Lewis Quarters in Mobile—the neighborhood their ancestors founded exactly 155 years ago.

Mobile police said Municipal Baseball Park was not in danger because gunshots came from a nearby street—evacuations on Saturday were unnecessary and no suspects were identified.

The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System board will meet on Monday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. at its offices on 4725 Moffett Road to discuss compromise proposals to ease the boating and fishing ban at Big Creek Lake—a ban originally set in February to protect the water supply for 350,000 residents.

Senators Arthur Orr and Tom Butler introduced SB248 — a law change that stops courts from always following state agencies — to limit agency power and keep government checks in balance.

The bill passed a Senate committee today and will be reviewed by lawmakers for its next step.

20th Artys Awards

6-9 p.m. — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — $65 ($75 at the door) — Celebrate local artists and performances at Mobile's premier arts award show.

LODA ArtWalk Celebrates National Pet Day

6-9 p.m. — Downtown Mobile Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate National Pet Day with local artisans, activities, and a pet photo station.

Mobile Chocolate Festival

3 PM — Cypress Cove — Benefiting Penelope House — Dive into a sweet celebration at the 15th Annual festival featuring delightful chocolate treats.

The Reader’s Choice Book Club

1-2 p.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a dynamic discussion of 'The Underground Library' by Jennifer L. Ryan.

Napoleon Dynamite - Film Screening and Conversation

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Tickets available — Experience a live screening of Napoleon Dynamite with cast members Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries.

Mobile Bay Anime Festival

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Daphne Civic Center — Buy tickets — Celebrate anime, manga, and pop culture with diverse guests and vendors in a family-friendly environment.

Easter Brunch Buffet

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — $69 Adults, $39 Children — Delight in an artisan brunch with live music and holiday favorites.

Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo

April 21-23 — Mobile Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate skill development and career readiness at this annual conference and expo.

Happy Hour Social Meetup

4-6 p.m. — The Admiral Hotel, Downtown — Free entry — Connect with locals over drinks and good conversation in a fun atmosphere.

Pharoahs Mobile Alabama Chapter Cruise-In

3-6 p.m. — Piggly Wiggly University — Free entry — Bring your cruiser and compete for the Best Cruiser trophy while enjoying the community atmosphere.