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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Shore Centre is hosting Puppy Palooza on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on The Green near California Dreaming, featuring pet adoptions, vendors and live music to support the Baldwin Humane Society. Gulf Coast Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced extended operating hours+ with its stores in Madison and Foley set to remain open until 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9 p.m. on Sundays, a change aimed at meeting growing customer demand. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Haunted Book Shop is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on April 25 at 9 S. Joachim St with a full day of events—including a Golden Ticket hunt at 11 a.m. that awards 12 free audiobooks—and author signings and storytimes for families throughout the day. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced an extra $34 million for Mobile Harbor dredging as part of the 2026 U.S. Army Corps budget, a move expected to boost beneficial use of sediment while supporting operational upgrades and environmental safeguards for the port. AL.com
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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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Beginners' Computer Literacy Class
10-11 a.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration recommended — Enhance your computer skills with classes on Microsoft applications and more.
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