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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Locals gathered in Rabun on Thursday, May 14 to voice concerns over a proposed solar farm project in North Baldwin near I-65 and AL-59 that is expected to generate 260 megawatts when operational by the end of 2028. Community organizers seek a moratorium while state officials consider stricter regulations. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Revelers Club will host the Christmas in July Dance at Foley Civic Center on Sunday, July 19 from 3 to 6 p.m.—doors open at 2:30 p.m. for live music by Santa Eddie, a raffle, and a food drive for Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Bank; admission is $20. Gulf Coast Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 7 Brew, a drive-through coffee chain, will open a location at Planter Pointe Shopping Center near Publix on Hwy 181 in Fairhope later this year. The company already operates outlets in Foley and Daphne and broke ground on March 23 after city approval, planning to open by year end. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile native Curry Barker’s debut film Obsession was released on May 15 and earned $16.1M across 2,615 theaters+ the modest-budget horror film has drawn local attention and ranks third behind major blockbusters. The Mobile Rundown
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Appeals Court ruled Mobile Baykeeper can sue Alabama Power over a 20 million-ton coal ash pond on the banks of the Mobile River; the decision challenges the utility's plan and aims to protect local wetlands & groundwater from ongoing pollution risks. Alabama Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County Health Department begins spraying early today as traps and complaints show increased mosquito activity; officials will cover 50 routes and advise residents to drain standing water and avoid the mist (EPA-approved products are used). UTV 44
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local and state officials broke ground in Foley on May 13 for the new Grove at Foley Beach workforce housing project; the privately funded development will include 180 units near Foley Beach Express - creating 225 jobs, nearly $26 million in local economic impact, and $10 million in tax revenue. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mary G. Montgomery High School self-reported recruiting violations, leading the AHSAA to put the varsity football program on probation for 2026 & suspend head coach Zach Golson for the 2026-27 season, with interim coach Alex Page named, announced Monday. The Call News
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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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