Good morning, Mobile.

On April 2, Petfinder data showed 1,808 dogs were listed for adoption in Alabama, with mixed breed, Labrador retriever and Pit bull terrier among the top three.

On April 10, local shelters reported counts—for example, City of Mobile Animal Services listed 114 dogs and Mobile County Animal Shelter 34—to highlight the availability of pets for adoption.

Leisure Sports & Recreation LLC shared plans for Jubilee Park, a $60 million waterpark and facilities project on a 90-acre site at the Sportsplex in Mobile County.

The proposal includes a 15,000 square-foot waterpark with a zip line, sports fields, a public park, a hotel, retail shops and will create 300 construction jobs + hundreds of seasonal and part-time jobs with a projected finish in spring 2029.

A Mobile woman, 33-year-old Desiree Rose Carlock, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking meth and possessing a firearm — her sentence also includes a five-year term of supervised release and forfeiture of her gun, ammunition, and cell phone after agents tracked her drug deals and arrests in early 2024.

Gulf Shores High School sent four technology students to the ACTE competition in Montevallo on March 31, where they earned three gold medals and one silver in challenges for video production, website design, and audio production—this was the school’s first entry and it set a strong foundation for future success.

Snook Christian Academy and Columbia Southern University signed a partnership that creates clear transfer credit paths and offers a 10 percent tuition discount — the agreement also lets local students apply for a Learning Partner Scholarship.

The initiative aims to reduce barriers to higher education for Baldwin County students and educators — making college access easier in the area.

Between April 6th and April 8th, 2024, Prichard’s water utility spilled more than 3.7 million gallons of untreated sewage after heavy rains caused flash flooding and over a dozen overflows.

Local residents and officials remain divided on whether the utility should merge with MAWSS to fix aging infrastructure — a debate that highlights the ongoing public health risk.

A 16-year-old Alabama teen who survived a shark attack last year urged lawmakers to back a new alert system that will warn beachgoers when an unprovoked shark attack occurs—she lost her left hand and part of her leg during the incident.

The bill, proposed by State House member David Faulkner, advanced in committee and now awaits a full House vote to help keep people safe.

On Thursday the House passed Bill 445 that would let the ABC board license manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of hemp products to curb the unregulated sale of psychoactive items.

It passed 76—15 and now will move to the Senate where lawmakers will consider further amendments.

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.

Gov't Mule Concert

10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Gov't Mule live on stage.

Basic Orientation Plus Training

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — TVTC Safety Training Centers — Members $45, Non-members $65 — Get the essential OSHA training every employee needs to stay safe on the job.

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

4-10 p.m. — OWA Parks & Resort — Family-friendly activities — Experience the vibrant spectacle of colorful hot air balloons along with games and crafts for kids.