Mobile
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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A steel beam from the World Trade Center will be displayed at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on May 25 at 11 a.m. as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 'Steel Across America' tour marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (including a ceremonial tribute and local remarks). Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile celebrates its oldest legend with two Boyington Oak events this May. On May 10 at 2 p.m. at 102 Bayou St, a free event features living history presentations and guided tours, followed on May 16 at Oakleigh House Museum by a festival with a play and historic tours. Gulf Coast Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Baykeeper paused its water testing program on Saturday, Apr. 18 in coastal Alabama due to funding shortfalls. The nonprofit seeks corporate sponsors to restore testing if financial support improves. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 7 at Bishop State Community College’s Southwest Campus (925 Dauphin Island Parkway) at 10 a.m. to update program activities and invite public nominations for land preservation. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball lost two of three games to Texas over the weekend but won the final game breaking a five-game SEC losing streak and posting their first win over Texas since 1904. The team will host UAB for a midweek matchup on Tuesday at 6 p.m. 1819 News
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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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