Good morning, Mobile.

A Baldwin County community is rallying around a toddler with Osteogenesis Imperfecta by hosting the Hope Blooms for Eleanor benefit on May 3 at Bella Sera Gardens in Loxley at 2 p.m. The event will feature live music, food + activities to raise funds for specialized medical care.

Mobile County's own Alexia Jayy advanced to NBC's The Voice finale after performing Aretha Franklin's hit (I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You) Monday night and will compete for the title tonight at NBC 15.

Magic City Acceptance Academy seeks approval from the Charter School Commission at its May 4 meeting for an expansion plan that received Homewood’s zoning approval last year; the plan will add a band room, theater, and counseling space to boost enrollment to 550-600 students.

State Forester Rick Oates issued a statewide Fire Alert due to worsening drought and low humidity, after 387 wildfires burned 15,850 acres including a 500-acre blaze in Mobile County.

Outdoor burns are restricted until Mon, Apr. 20 (call 800-392-5679 for wildfires).

Baldwin County Emergency Management now uses a new phone alert system to quickly warn beachgoers along the Gulf Coast when a shark attack is verified by beach patrol or law enforcement (as part of Lulu's Law).

The alert covers areas from Fort Morgan to the Florida state line.

On Wednesday, April 22 the Dauphin Island Public Safety Department and town will host Coastal Storm Preparedness Day at the Dauphin Island Community Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will offer hurricane readiness education, live demonstrations, evacuation planning and a Q&A with emergency officials.

Spring break is underway for students from Baldwin and Mobile who are heading to the Gulf Coast, and Gulf Shores crews are working to keep swimmers safe by urging them to check water conditions (rip currents and warning flags) and keep close to lifeguards and children.

Urology Associates in Mobile now offers Vabrinty—a breakthrough injectable treatment for prostate cancer patients that lowers male hormones fueling tumor growth.

This milestone marks the first use of the therapy in a urology practice nationwide, placing the Gulf Coast at the forefront of prostate care.

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.