Good morning, Mobile.

Mobile Bay residents should get ready for hurricane season starting June 1 & through November by following NOAA guidelines on checking evacuation zones, building supply kits, and securing homes and finances.

An evacuation route plan may help keep families safe as storms approach.

The Shrine of the Holy Cross at 612 Main St. in Daphne will host a Stella Maris celebration on May 23 at 5 p.m. to honor Merchant Mariners and seafarers with a Mass and a reception at Father Vincent Warren Parish Hall.

Cici's Pizza plans to open seven new restaurants in Alabama within the next year.

The Texas-based franchise will expand into Cullman, Gadsden, Birmingham areas and Montgomery to serve families seeking buffet-style pizza (with customizable options) and community dining.

The EPA announced up to $50 million in grants for projects led by farmers in the Gulf of Mexico watershed.

The program will award 20 to 30 grants ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million over five years and eligible organizations (including groups in Alabama) must submit applications by June 19.

The City of Mobile is constructing a $6.3M animal shelter along the I-65 service road to replace its outdated downtown facility.

The project, awarded to Rogers & Williard, Inc. on April 28, will offer more space & better amenities for pets, staff and volunteers.

Construction on Mobile’s new downtown arena remains on track for a Mardi Gras opening despite heavy rains that caused minor delays.

Contractors may add shifts (including nights) to recover lost time as Regions Bank secures a 12-year naming deal for the venue.

68 Ventures Bowl will host a girls varsity flag football tournament for Mobile and Baldwin county teams in July at the Mobile County Sportsplex.

The event will use a round-robin format with each team playing three games — winners will advance to a championship round during the December bowl.

After retiring from BCBE schools this year, longtime Baldwin County coach Mike Ebert will join Snook Christian as associate athletic director for the 2026-27 school year, where he will coach baseball and help with the football program on Highway 59 (continuing his 30-year legacy in the community).

At Mobile’s Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Grove, Vestavia Hills clinched its second straight Class 7A boys state golf title with a 6-under 282 score on Tuesday while Alabama Christian senior Julie Waldo earned her third girls title with a 136 total at Dothan — additional class champions were crowned statewide.

At Hoover High School on Tuesday, May 12, Spain Park sophomore JD Thompson won the AHSAA State Decathlon with 6,250 points while Auburn’s Katharine Lee claimed the Heptathlon title with 4,857 points (56 boys and 44 girls competed).

Twenty teams in regional softball tournaments advanced to next week's state championship tournament.

Teams qualified from events held at Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence, Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, Lagoon Park in Montgomery and at Gulf Shores Sportsplex, with state play set to begin Monday at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park.

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.

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.