Good morning, Mobile.

Master Boat Builders in Mobile began fabricating two hull modules for a Navajo-class T-ATS vessel in cooperation with Austal USA; once finished, the modules will move to Austal’s facility for final erection + outfitting and showcase distributed modular shipbuilding that lets smaller yards handle complex Navy work.

The City of Mobile released an animation showing Regions Arena as a 2027 hub for concerts, sports events + Mardi Gras traditions.

The AWF Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers reopened after a year of upgrades on the 70-acre property along Battleship Parkway.

Officials and local leaders attended the ribbon-cutting, and school field trips are set to start soon.

On April 30, environmental journalist Ben Raines gave a keynote on coastal biodiversity and pollution at the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism + Sustainability in Gulf Shores, as Gulf Coast Media hosted Shared Shores to bring community members and high school ambassadors together for conservation discussions.

Rep. Terri Sewell from Selma condemned AG Steve Marshall’s claim that Black voters are better off with the GOP by saying they can vote for themselves.

She made her remarks in Montgomery as part of the ongoing debate over new congressional maps + voting rights.

Local veteran Onrie Brown is pushing to expand Mobile VA Clinic services by urging legislators to add a pharmacy, urgent care, and dental care (as well as a dedicated veteran’s advocate) so that veterans can avoid long drives for essential services.

Mobile County health officials say there is little risk of hantavirus from a cruise ship that raised media concerns; federal agencies monitor ship health protocols because the virus mainly comes from rodent exposure & residents are urged to maintain proper hygiene.

Local gardeners on the Gulf Coast can cultivate lavender by selecting hardy varieties such as lavandin and Spanish lavender + using well-drained soil and proper watering.

The guide notes that if you can grow rosemary, you can also succeed with lavender.

Fresco, a new Italian restaurant in Bon Secour, has opened in the former Tin Top location & now offers authentic Italian cuisine with house-made pasta and seafood dishes; it is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Little Point Clear purchased the long-vacant Baron's Inn on 701 S.

Mobile St. in Fairhope and is renovating it into the Little Point Scenic Inn. The project includes 24 guest rooms, landscaping, and indoor and outdoor event spaces and will open in early 2027.

Four Baldwin County teams (Elberta, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fairhope) won area softball titles earlier this week and earned spots in next week's South Regionals in Gulf Shores; winners and runners-up from May 11-14 will move on to the state tournament in Oxford from May 18-22.

Event organizers are hosting a Media Day on Thursday, June 4 at 12:00 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium to preview the Port City Classic SIAC matchup between Tuskegee University & Fort Valley State University, where credentialed media will get interviews and photo opportunities before game day.

Mary G. Montgomery football coach Zach Golson is on administrative leave over an investigation into an April signing ceremony involving out-of-zone eighth-grade students; defensive coordinator Alex Page will manage the team for today's 6 p.m. spring game in Semmes, while the AHSAA reviews the incident & recruiting rules.

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.

Second Annual Oyster Revel

2-5 p.m. — Fort Condé Inn — $75 presale, $100 at the door — Celebrate Mobile Bay's culinary treasures with oysters, food, drinks, and live music.

Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival 2026

May 22-24 — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — Celebrate Caribbean culture with vibrant festivities on the Gulf Coast.

Greater Gulf Coast Caribbean Culture and Arts Festival

11 AM – 8 PM — Oyster City Brewing Company — Check for admission details — Celebrate the vibrant energy, color, and rhythm of Caribbean culture through art, music, and food.

Weirdo Record Wednesdays

6-9 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of vinyl records with guest DJs and local music vibes.

Brown Bag by the Bay Spring 2026

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — May Day Park — Free entry — Relish live music while enjoying lunch by the picturesque shores of Mobile Bay.

Books & Plant Bingo Night

7-9 p.m. — Oyster City Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of bingo with a twist of books and plants, perfect for enthusiasts of both.

Born In the Headlines: Your Reel History

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Local History & Genealogy - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Dive into microfilm archives and take home a nostalgic newspaper front page from your birthday.