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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fairhope’s revived May Day celebration will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Anna T. Jeanes School property on Twin Beech Road (rain date May 9) and will feature a maypole dance, live music, and family activities that honor a deep community legacy. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alexia Jayy—Mobile County mom and winner of season 29 of The Voice—released her first single, 'Rent Free,' on Friday when she performed on NBC's Today Show. The soulful track, co-written with Eric Gales, marks her debut release since her victory. NBC 15
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak will celebrate the Mardi Gras Service’s 100,000th passenger on Tuesday morning with certificates and mementos at both Mobile and New Orleans stations; the service, which began last August, has already generated $2.4 million in ticket revenue (and $326,700 in onboard sales). NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile officials are moving forward with a $6.3 million plan to build a new animal shelter + city council members will soon vote to approve the contract, enhancing local animal care services. NBC 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rally Gulf Coast’s 8th annual Rally On the Runway raised $729,290 for childhood cancer research on March 26 at Brownsville Community Center — bringing together community leaders, celebrity guests, and Rally Kids in a fashion show that celebrated resilience and inspired hope. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey signed a law in March that requires insurers to cover follow-up breast cancer screenings after abnormal mammograms, prompted by Rep. Frances Holk-Jones nearly missing her routine test for a football game. Health advocates expect the law to reduce costly barriers to early detection. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Orange Beach softball earned a unanimous No. 1 ranking across all national polls this week, and tops state polls as well. The Lady Makos, with a 30-1 record and a 45-game winning streak before last week’s loss to South Warren, are chasing a sixth state title. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ A new women’s tackle football team built a roster in 45 days and will face the veteran Carolina Tigers today in Mobile. The Alabama Stings are hosting a youth camp for children with autism and invite local residents to join this family effort. UTV 44
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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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Blues Traveler Concert
6-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Tickets available — Experience the signature blend of bluesy rock and soulful grooves with Blues Traveler.
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