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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feeding the Gulf Coast food bank braces for surging need as new federal SNAP rules tighten support – CEO Michael Ledger said over 50,000 Alabama recipients lost benefits last year, which may reduce critical donations and challenge local food assistance efforts. NBC 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurant Gambino’s Italian Grill celebrated 50 years in Fairhope with face painting, comedians, live music and balloon animals during a soggy weekend celebration. Owner Rick Gambino credited strong community support — along with family involvement — for keeping the restaurant thriving. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Tomorrow, May 13, a new Wawa opens in Loxley at 3100 S. Hickory St. with an 8 a.m. T-shirt giveaway, 8:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, a Hoagies for Heroes contest, plus free hot coffee until May 17. Soft tacos are served 24/7 until Aug. 10 + the store adds menu items. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ella Langley made history by holding the top two spots on Billboard's Hot 100 with 'Choosin’ Texas' and 'Be Her' and is set to model American Eagle denim + her record-breaking run marks a first for a country woman. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rising fuel costs have forced shrimp boats to stay docked in Bayou La Batre as crews wait for lower diesel prices. Local businesses, grocery stores and truck drivers are affected — the slowdown disrupts processing and jobs — and operations will resume when fuel costs drop. NBC 15
- ➤ Rising diesel prices (around $4.50 per gallon) have forced many shrimp boats in Bayou La Batre to stay docked, affecting seafood processing and grocery supply chains. Local crews and businesses wait for lower fuel costs so boats can resume work. UTV 44
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ About 3,500 MCPSS graduates are set to earn $1.1 billion in college scholarship offers this week through Alabama Possible's Alabama Direct Admission program (which simplifies applications), marking the highest record for Mobile County Public Schools. UTV 44
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Brook’s Denton Brooks led the Class 6A boys tournament with a 9-under 63 on Monday at Magnolia Grove in Mobile as the AHSAA state golf championships kicked off across three courses, with teams + individuals from various schools posting under-par scores. AL.com
- ➤ Veteran baseball coach Tommy Walker (44 years coaching at Spanish Fort) announced his retirement and said he will now focus on spending time with his family and mentoring young coaches going forward. AL.com
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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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Diggery's Dinosaur Adventure
10-11 a.m. — Trinity Gardens Community Library — Registration required — Embark on an exciting journey with Paleontologist Diggery as he brings dinosaurs to life.
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