Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Mobile.
🏘️ Community
Fairhope officials dedicated an upgraded waterfront project at the Rose Garden today after nearly two years of improvements, including a renovated pier, fountain, sidewalks, and ADA features.
The $11,015,065 upgrade was mainly funded through RESTORE funds + local contributions to enhance coastal access and resilience.
The Eastern Shore Young Professionals will host their annual Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, Apr.
16 at JBT Power on U.S. Highway 98 starting at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Eastern Shore Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership and Student Training programs with a $20 donation that includes food and drink perks.
🎭 Culture
Mobile is set to host the 2026 Gulf Coast Challenge from Oct.
1 to Oct. 3 with a football match between Jackson State and Alabama A&M at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Oct. 3 at 4:00 p.m. The event will also include college and career fairs, luncheons, and nightly concerts + more.
Mobile's Spring Fling Music Festival will be held Saturday, Apr.
11 (The Grounds off Cody Road). It will feature 50 performers and nearly 20,000 fans coming together to enjoy southern soul and blues like a big family reunion.
Serda's After Dark transforms the backroom at Serda's Coffee Company into an all-ages venue for local and touring bands.
A local band showcase was held on Saturday, March 28 and organizers plan more DIY music shows soon.
🌲 Environment
The South Alabama Land Trust secured 52 acre parcel in Silverhill to protect native forests and wetlands along Perone Branch — a tributary of Fish River.
The move protects water quality amid local development pressures while honoring the property's heritage with ties to a longtime local family.
🏛️ Government
Lawmakers will vote today on a bill by State Sen. Shay Shelnutt and State Rep. Susan Dubose that would limit sex ed in K-12 schools to an abstinence-only curriculum and ban contraceptive demonstrations for young students.
The proposal also requires parental notification with an opt-out option and will spark debate.
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department released its 2025 annual report on Monday, March 30 which detailed a 1% drop in calls while emergency medical and fire incidents remained steady and confirmed its ISO 1 rating and accredited status.
The report outlines 2026 plans for modernization + improved infrastructure and workforce development.
🏥 Health
Most rural hospitals in Alabama are losing money as rising costs outpace payments, with 84% operating in the red.
Some have cut services or closed while officials say low reimbursement rates and high uninsured numbers strain resources (hindering care) even though no closures are expected soon.
🎉 Mobile Events
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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.
Eric Johnson Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of mesmerizing guitar skills and soulful vocals from Eric Johnson.
Little River Band Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of electrifying music with the iconic Little River Band as they perform their timeless hits.
Mobile County Earth Day 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Chickasabogue Park — Free admission — Celebrate our planet with live music, local food, crafts, and earth-friendly fun.
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