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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Legacy 166 + the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail will host workshops on Africatown and Prichard history, resilience and climate. Sessions run Saturday, April 11 at Prichard City Hall from 12 to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at Robert Hope Community Center from 12 to 3 p.m. UTV 44
- ➤ Today, four NASA astronauts launched on Artemis-2 aboard a rocket built in Alabama, sparking social media discussion that linked the mission with the 1986 Challenger accident. Local Marshall Space Flight Center engineers are remembered for enhancing booster safety and reinforcing the state’s legacy in space innovation. Alabama Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a March 31 meeting, a federal panel voted to exempt oil+gas operations in the Gulf from Endangered Species Act protections. The decision, noted by NOAA, may affect coastal wildlife and ecosystems along Alabama’s shoreline and lead to further legal reviews. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ State regulators from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) are investigating complaints of a persistent burning odor at a site off Kooiman Road in Tillmans Corner. The property owner must explain the unauthorized burning by April 20th as Mobile Fire-Rescue continues regular inspections. NBC 15
- ➤ A new National Weather Service report finds more than 60% of southwest Alabama is in severe to extreme drought, affecting Mobile and nearby counties. With below normal rainfall and low river levels, local farmers and residents are urged to conserve water and heed burn restrictions + wildfire risks remain elevated. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill that gives workers up to $1,000 in overtime deductions & removes the 2% grocery tax from May 1 to June 30, with the measure expiring at the end of 2028. The House already approved it and the bill now heads to Gov. Kay Ivey for her decision. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fairhope Yacht Club announced it will host the 2026 USODA National Team Trials in April on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The event is expected to bring hundreds of youth sailors, coaches and spectators to Fairhope plus boost local tourism. Gulf Coast Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Weirdo Record Wednesdays
6-10 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Free entry — Rediscover vinyl with DJ Hot Lobster and DJ RyJohn playing records all night long.
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Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — The Grounds — Affordable prices — Discover thousands of used books and support the Mobile Public Library.
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