Mobile
Daily News
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service in downtown Mobile reached its 100,000th passenger milestone as officials and local travelers celebrated the historic moment; Amtrak plans to build a new platform to boost growth along the waterfront area. UTV 44
- ➤ Foley’s 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival returns at OWA Parks and Resort from April 30 through May 2, featuring choreographed drone shows (Friday and Saturday nights), live music, tethered rides and family activities. Admission is free and some events depend on weather. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Friends and patrons will host a charity fundraiser and pet adoption Saturday, Apr. 25 from 11 to 4 at Rear Pocket’s new location at 93 North Sage Avenue to honor late Patti Naylor, a steadfast animal lover. Local bars are also collecting pet donations in her memory. NBC 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bake Blue Bakery will open a new storefront in Spanish Fort (6580 Spanish Fort Blvd) as early as June. Founded by Debra Pennington and her son Reed, the bakery will use a modern kitchen and add new menu items to meet growing demand and offer jobs to adults with disabilities. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Museum of Art is offering free admission programs this summer, including Free Thursdays for residents, free entry for teachers and first responders, and a Blue Star Museums offer for military families (from May 1 or May 16 through September 5) so locals can enjoy world-class exhibitions. UTV 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Mobile won the No.1 rating for Safest Campus+ Best Dorms in Alabama per Niche, marking its fifth consecutive year for Best Dorms and second for Safest Campus. Nationwide, it ranked #31 for dorms and #52 for safety, showing how well the campus performs. The Mobile Rundown
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As Earth Day approaches, five local stories spotlight coastal efforts: grassroots advocacy against coal ash, dolphin research linking Mobile Bay’s health to ours, debate over a proposed solar farm, $22M in funding for Baldwin County, and a 32-million-year-old sea turtle fossil discovery — shaping environmental growth. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ A national study published Wednesday in Science Advances identified Mobile as one of several coastal cities at risk for extreme flooding + local planners are urged to consider natural infrastructure improvements to address rising climate change risks. Alabama Public Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile residents can join a free Money Moves Bootcamp on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Robert Hope Community Center (850 Edwards Drive) to get personal finance guidance through two expert-led workshops partnered by Bank On! Alabama and the city. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s red snapper season will open to private and state-licensed charter anglers on May 22, running seven days a week until the annual 664,552-pound quota is met or the year ends. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Baldwin County soccer teams gear up for playoffs as final AHSAA polls set boys' and girls' matchups; Spanish Fort faces Saraland on April 23 and Gulf Shores meets St. Paul's on April 24 (others follow later). Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Alabama High School Athletic Association updated its rules after Gov. Ivey signed a law protecting CHOOSE Act funds, and it approved a 35-second shot clock for basketball starting in the 2026-27 season during a meeting last Wednesday. The board also extended the mercy rule for state finals and made several changes in cross country, swimming, and wrestling (aiming to modernize competition standards). Gulf Coast Media
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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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Tuck Everlasting - The Musical
7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Civic Theatre — $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students — Experience a touching tale about the choice of immortality in a heartwarming musical for the whole family.
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