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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can shape a new network of parks along the waterfront by completing an online survey available until Monday, Apr. 20. The survey collects input on features like kayak launches, trails, and outdoor education to guide the Perch Creek Preserve Parks District design. UTV 44
- ➤ The 16th annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard in Spanish Fort and offers free outdoor education with interactive displays to encourage conservation, sponsored by the city. Gulf Coast Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile firefighters battled a large woods fire off South Dauphin Island Parkway near Hannon Road on Friday as crews worked to slow the blaze and reduce threats to nearby homes — Alabama Forestry joined the response. NBC 15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 20,000 blues and soul fans will gather today at The Grounds on Cody Road for the 34th Spring Fling festival. Organizers report a new layout, improved staff, and color-coded tickets and gates — all set to create a safer, more enjoyable day. NBC 15
- ➤ The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomed two 8 month old white tailed deer, Ophelia and Jolene, on Friday, April 10. Guests can visit them daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. near the Contact Barn as they settle into their new home. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ South Baldwin Community Theatre will present 'Anne of Green Gables' at its Gulf Shores venue from April 17 to 26. Performances will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Hound Dog Music Fest returns April 25 in downtown Fairhope at the Halstead Amphitheater from 4 to 9 p.m. and will offer live music, food trucks, and fundraising for the Baldwin Humane Society + tickets cost $50. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly a year after Lulu Gribbin called for a shark alert system, Alabama’s new Lulu Gribbin Shark Alert System becomes official Monday along the coast. The system in Mobile and Baldwin counties will send alerts to cell phones when an unprovoked shark attack is confirmed. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Stings will host a free youth camp for girls ages 5 to 17 today from 9:30 until noon at the Cottage Hill Park pavilion (supporting autism awareness, with t-shirts and bags provided). NBC 15
- ➤ Today over 500 athletes gathered at Davidson High for the Special Olympics track and field event, with nearly 1,000 volunteers (including student buddies) supporting competitors in relays, sprints, and field events. UTV 44
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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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Public Works Project Presents: FOSTER by Claire Keegan
2-3 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free admission — Experience a poignant story of a child's summer in rural Ireland, filled with emotional depth.
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