Mobile
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Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Don Williams' unreleased songs from the 1970s and '80s will debut on his new album 'Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes' available May 29 from Craft Recordings, following extensive restoration of tapes found in a Tennessee cellar+ with help from producer Garth Fundis and touring musicians who reassembled missing parts. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Power offers cost-saving tips as summer nears for households in Mobile. The company has frozen its rates and advises checking thermostat settings, sealing air leaks, and scheduling HVAC inspections to help reduce rising bills. Gulf Coast Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists from Tulane and Dauphin Island Sea Lab determined that the bioluminescent American Pocket Shark is a distinct species after examining a tiny specimen collected by NOAA in 2010 from deep Gulf waters (the second found after one from Chile). AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AHSAA coaches announced the Class 4A boys soccer All-State team with Westminster-Oak Mountain and Mars Hill Bible each contributing five players. Westminster led with four on the first team while Mars Hill Bible added three first-team selections. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly (award-winning) predicts defensive back Bray Hubbard as the top All-America contender this season, with cornerback Zabien Brown and receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams in the running. The predictions also include offensive lineman Michael Carroll and linebacker Yhonzae Pierre. AL.com
- ➤ Three former Alabama players first appeared in new NFL uniforms at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles (April 23 to April 25). Wide receiver Germie Bernard, safety Caleb Downs, and quarterback Ty Simpson were drafted by the Steelers, Cowboys, and Rams respectively and posed for trading card photos during the event. AL.com
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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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Disney's The Little Mermaid
7 p.m. — Arlene Mitchell Theater — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Dive into a magical underwater journey with a little mermaid longing for the human world.
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Founders Day at Colonial Fort Condé
1-5 p.m. — Colonial Fort Condé — Free admission — Step back into the 1700s with interactive demonstrations and learn about the founders of Mobile.
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Major Applewhite Youth Football Camp
Lunch included — University of South Alabama — Cost info not specified — A fun and educational youth football camp for kids entering K-8th grade.
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