Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
Good morning, Mobile.
Interstate Mullet Toss & Greatest Beach Party is scheduled from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26 at Flora-Bama, where competitors will throw dead mullets for a charity contest benefiting local youth charities.
Entry fees and strict registration rules apply amid limited parking and rideshare recommendations.
Riviera Utilities was named a 2026 Tree Line USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for balancing reliable electric service & urban forest care.
The company is one of only three utilities in Alabama honored for protecting trees and reducing energy costs.
Alabama leaders signed the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act to improve camp safety statewide after deadly flooding in Texas claimed 27 lives (including 8-year-old Sarah Marsh).
The law creates stricter emergency plans and training protocols for youth camps.
Mobile is asking for public input on a new parks district along Mobile Bay — a plan that may add a bird watching station, kayak launch, learning hub, boardwalk, and restrooms — with an online survey open until April 20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clue Crew
4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Unleash your inner detective with scavenger hunts, puzzles, and mystery-themed crafts.
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