Good morning, Mobile.

A new 900-foot boardwalk opened Friday at Bayfront Park using $1M from Deepwater Horizon settlement funds to boost coastal restoration and public access + Mobile County officials praised the project for expanding connections to nature trails.

Yellowhammer Coffee in downtown Mobile reopened Tuesday, May 5 after renovations took longer than expected and now offers a refreshed interior plus discount offers at 200 St Joseph St.

Gulf Coast Grooves kicks off its free concert series on Saturday, May 30, at Mardi Gras Park downtown starting at 6 p.m. Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo will perform, and local food trucks and vendors will offer treats — guests should bring chairs or blankets.

Wisteria Garden Club marked its 80th year by reviving the Maypole tradition at Sharon Dearing's Fairhope home with a handcrafted pole, colorful ribbons & new leadership under Kathy Baugh.

The celebration honored spring renewal and enduring local customs.

Baldwin Health and Columbia Southern University entered a strategic partnership during National Nurses Week to expand healthcare training for local professionals.

The agreement offers Baldwin Health employees a 10% tuition discount and eligibility for a Learning Partner Scholarship while providing flexible academic pathways from associate to doctoral degrees.

Residents of Baldwin and Mobile counties can volunteer to help protect Mobile Bay from coal ash pollution with the Coal Ash Action Group.

RSVP is due May 18 for training on May 20 at the Daphne Public Library (2607 U.S. Hwy. 98) and a planning meeting on June 8.

Beth Holloway endorsed candidate Lloyd Peeples on Thursday for State House District 48, citing his proven record fighting for families.

Peeples, a former senior trial counsel who prosecuted a high-profile case, will challenge incumbent Jim Carns.

Thirty-one doctors, including Mobile-area physicians, are now certified to recommend medical cannabis to treat conditions like chronic pain and nausea.

Patients will be able to get approved products when licensed dispensaries such as Callie’s Apothecary (mid-May) open.

St. Michael Catholic boys soccer team won its first Blue Map Trophy in Baldwin County by capturing the 5A state championship.

Head coach Tito Rodriguez said standout plays by goalkeeper Zach Deroy (who saved three penalty kicks), Wells Sawyer, and MVP Jake Lazzari led a 19-8-4 season.

Mary G. Montgomery’s football team rallied to a 43-20 win against Ocean Springs in Semmes, overcoming a tough offseason marked by their coach’s administrative leave during an ongoing investigation.

Faith Academy won two playoff games, 2+0 and 2+1, on Thursday at Stankey Field at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, advancing to the state semifinals with strong pitching from junior Brodie Wilson who struck out 12 batters.

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.