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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered on Thursday in downtown Citronelle at Bartram Plaza (a revived landmark) to celebrate the return of a once-thriving Main Street and the promise of further downtown revitalization. UTV 44
- ➤ Clifton Williams from Mobile, NASA’s first astronaut from Alabama, died in a T-38 crash in 1967 before he could join the Apollo 12 moon landing, and his memory endures as NASA plans future Artemis missions. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ More than 500 people gathered at Oak Hollow Farm on April 9 as Shuck Cancer South Alabama raised over $235K to support cancer patients and families in the community — the sold-out event also featured oysters and coastal dishes from local restaurants. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile-based Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail was nominated among 20 best history tours in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and voting is open online once daily until Monday, May 11 + winners will be announced May 20. The Mobile Rundown
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA has proposed changes that could ease coal ash cleanup standards at Plant Barry near Mobile Bay, where millions of tons of ash remain in groundwater-contact ponds — state regulators extended the closure deadline to April 14, 2028, prompting local groups to warn of risks to waterways and public health. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Alabama’s drought conditions worsened over the past week as extreme drought spread in the southeast and severe drought tightened its grip on water supplies & ecosystems. Limited rainfall is expected to continue, adding stress to local agriculture and residents. NBC 15
- ➤ The 2026 NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour will visit Mobile International Airport on May 5 to showcase four aircraft and offer school and public tours (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) as part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, giving locals a close look at hurricane tracking tools. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ With the 16th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion approaching Monday, federal officials approved BP's Kaskida project to drill at 6,200 feet in the Gulf (critics warn that increased depth may complicate spill response). UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA Fisheries set the snapper season for for-hire vessels in the Gulf (local waters) at 147 days; it opens at 12:01 a.m. June 1 and closes at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 26. Federal vessels get 42.3% of a 7.99M-pound quota and NOAA may reopen the season if targets are missed. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the AHSAA finalized its postseason schedule, splitting public and private school teams into separate divisions for state championships. Kim Kiel of Pelham City Schools was named president + the new system creates six classifications for public schools and two for private. 1819 News
- ➤ AHSAA complied with the new law clarifying that student-athletes who use school choice funds will not have to sit out a year before competing. The athletic association made this change today to follow its legislative process and ensure fair eligibility rules. 1819 News
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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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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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Curren$Y Live in Mobile
7-9:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Ticket prices may vary — Experience an electrifying night as Curren$Y lights up the stage in his hometown.
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