Good morning, Mobile.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clue Crew

4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Unleash your inner detective with scavenger hunts, puzzles, and mystery-themed crafts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.