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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Roberts, a Mobile mother, received keys to her new home through Habitat for Humanity after 13 years of homelessness; her milestone gives her and her son a fresh start as the nonprofit readies applications for future projects. NBC 15
- ➤ Goodwill Gulf Coast is hosting its 37th annual Greer's and Goodwill Gulf Coast Golf Tournament May 14 at Magnolia Grove Golf Course; business and community leaders will compete in a full round and Hole-in-One contest as funds support education, skill training, and job programs. Gulf Coast Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Posh Interiors, a local family-owned design store in Orange Beach, is closing after owner Patti Waldrop retires after 20 years; the final liquidation sale is underway at its 24,000 sqft showroom at 25150 Canal Rd — customers can enjoy steep discounts until all inventory sells. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Morgan Seafood Festival will take place on May 9-10 at Fort Morgan Marina. The event features fresh seafood, live music — family activities and fundraisers to support the Volunteer Fire Department through vendor participation and Splash-4-Ca$h. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Alexia Jayy, 31-year-old winner of Season 29 of The Voice, was celebrated by family and neighbors in Dixons Corner this past weekend + raised in a musical home, her win highlights enduring community support. UTV 44
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The University of South Alabama announced its largest-ever $400M capital campaign — Where Bold Begins — on Thurs., April 23 at its Student Center to expand educational opportunities and enhance patient care. The campaign has raised $360M so far. The Mobile Rundown
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Fairhope, St. Michael Catholic High School celebrated its first historic wins when two Region 1 Class 4A student-athletes earned honor awards of $6,000 and $5,500 at the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program banquet — a milestone setting the stage for their fall enrollment at Auburn University. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile officials say a routine military training exercise by the Marine Corps is underway near downtown — residents may see military aircraft briefly as the drills continue until April 26. NBC 15
- ➤ On Wednesday, Sen. Katie Britt questioned whether current data supports endangered protections for Rice’s Whale at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, amid a controversial Gulf drilling exemption. Federal officials and environmental groups disputed the science behind the ruling. AL.com
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Weirdo Record Wednesdays
6-10 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Free entry — Rediscover vinyl with DJ Hot Lobster and DJ RyJohn playing records all night long.
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Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — The Grounds — Affordable prices — Discover thousands of used books and support the Mobile Public Library.
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Public Works Project Presents: FOSTER by Claire Keegan
2-3 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free admission — Experience a poignant story of a child's summer in rural Ireland, filled with emotional depth.
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Beginners' Computer Literacy Class
10-11 a.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration recommended — Enhance your computer skills with classes on Microsoft applications and more.
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Clue Crew
4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Unleash your inner detective with scavenger hunts, puzzles, and mystery-themed crafts.
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Curren$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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Dungeon Crawl for A Parade of Horribles
6-8 p.m. — The Haunted Book Shop — Free entry — Celebrate the release of the latest adventure in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series with a themed party.
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