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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Foley will host two nationally recognized America in Bloom advisors on May 14-15 to evaluate its revitalization, beautification, and community improvement efforts (a program focused on civic pride and environmental stewardship). Their evaluations will guide local projects and future awards announced during the national symposium in Washington, D.C. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s Jonathan Young from Gulf Shores won immunity on Survivor’s 11th episode by excelling in a challenge and steering a double elimination that left seven castaways. The show airs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on CBS and the live finale will air May 20. AL.com
- ➤ The Descendants Forum, a virtual event launched by Kinfolkology and the Clotilda Descendants Association, brings together free and enslaved African American descendants along with community leaders and scholars to build a shared space for collaboration and advocacy. The forum aims to transform memory into movement and connection into power. UTV 44
- ➤ A community block party will unveil a tribute mural honoring Temptations bass singer Melvin Franklin later this month, with Mobile Arts Council and the Franklin family hosting the event on Saturday, May 23 at International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1410 (509 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue). Gulf Coast Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Rock is investing $10 million in a new 25,000-sqft distribution facility on a 10-acre site in Loxley that will create 100 jobs—50 professional and 50 logistics with an average wage of $75,000—as part of a booming industrial corridor near I-10. Gulf Coast Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Foley High School opened new athletic and fine arts facilities (including a girls' weight room) on Thursday, May 7 as part of an $11 million upgrade; the Baldwin County School System will spend a total of $58 million on sports and arts improvements across the district to support growing enrollment. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour stopped at Mobile International Airport on Tuesday during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, allowing officials and residents to see the aircraft and methods used for forecasting. Experts urged residents to prepare for storm surge risks + review evacuation plans as hurricane season neared. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but will remain open as appointments and clinical services continue (the filing seeks to address rising costs and reimbursement shortfalls). AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Little bird and The Hope Farm will host events in May. On May 14, little bird hosts a Southern Grace Dinner with top chefs, on May 22 The Hope Farm offers a Cuban themed dinner, a wine class on May 30 and an anniversary celebration on May 31 at outdoor venues. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Haley Hart, a Spanish Fort alum, was named 2026 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year after a breakout season with the Ragin' Cajuns, batting .369 & playing error-free as second base, becoming only the 11th in program history to earn the honor as Louisiana opens conference play at Lamson Park in Lafayette. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Baldwin County’s sports scene is buzzing as St. Michael’s Brent Acker sets track records—winning a 4A state title in the 400-meter and earning extra medals while boosting his soccer team, and Spanish Fort’s girls golf team clinches the Class 6A South Sub-State title led by Sara Carter Hare’s score of 68. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ NFL teams selected 10 prospects from Alabama high schools in the 91st draft during April, ranking the state third per capita based on 2020 Census figures and tied sixth overall among states & including Mobile native Deontae Lawson among the draftees. AL.com
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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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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.
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Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival 2026
May 22-24 — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — Celebrate Caribbean culture with vibrant festivities on the Gulf Coast.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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