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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fairhope resident and author Beverly Dillon Smith donated $17,000 to Baldwin Family Village on Friday, April 24 to support transitional housing for over 150 women and children, following the success of her coffee table book (Amazing Grace at Sunset) featuring Mobile Bay sunsets. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar is leading votes for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards after hosting its Mullet Toss on April 25; online voting remains open until noon Monday, May 18 and winners will be announced on May 27. The contest includes 20 finalists featuring beach bars from across the East Coast. AL.com
- ➤ WorldAtlas spotlights nine storybook towns across Alabama for their blend of historic landmarks, scenic landscapes and local charm. The list includes Fairhope with its waterfront parks and private castles, and Cullman with its famed Clarkson Covered Bridge. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Community College System and resource conservation councils are offering $100,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents seeking careers in aviation and construction. Applications open May 4 with a June 12 deadline, and winners will receive $2,000 to cover tuition, books, and fees at community colleges. NBC 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile County Health Department reported the first vibriosis case this week linked to coastal water exposure or undercooked seafood (with risks rising from May through October). Residents are advised to follow prevention guidelines to lower infection risk. NBC 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Alabama added European guard and forward Lenni Kunzewitsch (21) to its 2026-27 basketball recruiting class; he played three seasons in Germany’s ProB League and joins returning players like Diego Roman. AL.com
- ➤ Today, Gulf Shores football head coach Mark Hudspeth announced that Michael Pierce, a former NFL defensive lineman + Daphne alum, has joined as the new defensive tackle coach. Pierce will work with longtime NFL assistant Brian VanGorder to strengthen the defense. Gulf Coast Media
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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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