Good morning, Mobile.

South Alabama Land Trust will host its 15th Bald Eagle Bash on Saturday, April 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center in Fairhope where guests will enjoy Gulf shrimp dishes, a low country shrimp boil, craft beer, and live music; proceeds will support coastal conservation. General admission tickets cost $75 while SALT members pay $65.

Carnival Cruise Line announced it will resume year-round sailings from Mobile so locals can enjoy cruise vacations at any time, and the service is expected to boost tourism in the Port City.

Dog River Clearwater Revival's MudBottom Revival Music Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 4 from 1-6 p.m. at Bender Point in Mobile, featuring live performances by Jimmy Hall and Friends, Will Kimbrough and Friends, and Red and the Revelers with proceeds set to benefit DRCR efforts to improve water quality and public access on Dog River.

The IRS postponed the federal tax deadline for Alabama residents and businesses to May 1 because of disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.

Federal tax returns and extensions due in March and April 2025 may be filed later—payments from before the storm are not eligible and state taxes remain due on April 15.

Gov. Ivey signed the Houston Hunter Act on Monday when she enacted SB40 to allow gun owners to voluntarily surrender firearms if they feel suicidal—by turning them over to licensed dealers or law enforcement for a set hold period.

The law, named after Army veteran Houston Tumlin and Marine veteran Hunter Whitley who died by suicide, will take effect June 1 to support veteran suicide prevention.

Over 420 athletes from more than 40 Mobile schools will compete in the Mobile Area Special Olympics Track and Field Competition at Davidson High School on Friday, April 18 — the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a torch run and include races, relays, wheelchair events, and field competitions.

Alabama Public Television (APT) announced on April 4 that it will expand its high school football coverage to include regular season and playoff games, featuring 16 contests to reach nearly every home in the state.

The coverage will start with the Kickoff Classic (Aug. 21-22) and will also include weekly Game of the Week broadcasts and all-star contests.

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.