Mobile
Daily News
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mobile’s Homeless Outreach Team and Ransom Solutions cleaned up a long-standing encampment near Moffett Road and I-65 last week, improving safety and sanitation while connecting individuals to essential services. UTV 44
- ➤ Melissa Boesel, a cherished yoga teacher and founder of Jensen's Heart of Gold, passed away on March 19 after her third fight with cancer. Her husband (Squeak) will host a Melapalooza celebration of life to honor her legacy that raised over $1 million for local families facing childhood cancer. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Amtrak reached 100,000 riders on its Mardi Gras Service in downtown Mobile on Tuesday, April 21, surpassing projections and spurring on-board celebrations. City officials are planning a permanent shelter for passengers as design and funding discussions continue. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Based in Mobile, Austal USA is demonstrating its new Digital Secure Exchange for Additive (Digital SEA) platform at the Air Sea Space 2026 trade show in Maryland to speed up submarine module production. The initiative will improve data sharing among the Navy, suppliers and certified additive manufacturers. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Orange Beach Middle and High School Theatre will stage Seussical Jr. at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center from April 30 through May 3, a musical for all ages featuring student performers. Broadway actor Kevin Chamberlin will appear on May 1 to lead a workshop and join the evening performance. Gulf Coast Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Michael Catholic HS reported that its two Region 1 winners in the Bryant-Jordan Program earned $6,000 & $5,500 in scholarship awards and will attend Auburn University this fall, marking the first wins in their categories in school history. UTV 44
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's red snapper season will begin on May 22 for private & charter vessel anglers, with fishing available seven days a week until the season ends while federal for-hire permits open their season from June 1 to Oct. 26. AL.com
- ➤ The Alabama Wildlife Federation Delta + Bay Conservation Center opened Tuesday, April 21, in Spanish Fort, offering locals interactive exhibits, two miles of scenic trails, and kayaking access in a revitalized natural setting. Free admission is offered through Saturday, May 2. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Mobile Baykeeper paused its SWIM program today because of a funding gap at 20 water testing sites in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The group said it will focus on tracking pollution sources before exploring options to restart regular water quality testing. UTV 44
- ➤ State officials said the Alabama Forestry Commission kept the state under fire danger after 80 wildfires burned nearly 4,000 acres last week; the north is high risk and the south very high. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning (permits are needed for burns over .25 acre) amid extreme drought. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama secured a $12.2 million settlement with Roblox that funded school resource officers and mandated new child safety measures. The deal requires facial age checks and expanded parental controls, and it limits adult-minor chats (including a clause for future favorable terms) as announced Tuesday. UTV 44
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Robertsdale Dental Care will host its 19th annual Dentists with a Heart event Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at its new facility (21721 Highway 59 in Robertsdale) to offer free dental extractions for uninsured residents. Founded in 2007, the outreach is expected to help dozens in need. Gulf Coast Media
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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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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Bay Gourmet — Adults $79.95, Children $39.95 — Enjoy a chef-curated brunch buffet with live music and bottomless mimosas to celebrate Mother's Day.
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