Good morning, Mobile.

The Gulf Coast is launching summer with events—from a Ladies Night block party in downtown Foley on May 21 to a mural unveiling in Mobile on May 23—with a national tribute at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park on May 25.

Residents can enjoy live music, arts, and family fun weekend.

NAACP is urging Black athletes and fans to boycott public university athletic programs in southern states including Alabama amid restrictions on Black voting rights.

The Out of Bounds campaign may affect major college sports as institutions rely on Black talent for revenue + support.

Historic Blakeley State Park will host a two-part program on Saturday, May 23 that highlights William Bartram’s 1775 journey through the region, beginning with a two-hour cruise from the Blakeley dock at 9 a.m. and continuing with a free presentation at 11:15 a.m. led by a local expert.

Spanish Fort teacher Elizabeth Von Hofe was honored today as Alabama Teacher of the Year at Spanish Fort Elementary School and received a vehicle from Alfa Insurance.

She will spend the next year traveling to speak with educators (leading workshops statewide) and sharing best practices with local schools.

A federal appeals court recently ruled that Mobile Baykeeper has standing to sue Alabama Power over its coal ash closure plan at Plant Barry (Mobile County).

Mobile Baykeeper seeks a binding commitment for complete coal ash removal while Alabama Power works with the EPA to address potential regulatory violations.

Daphne honored veteran Dr. Barry Booth with a proclamation and key to the city on May 18 at City Hall, recognizing his decades-long work with Honor Flight South (which supported over 950 WWII veterans).

Daphne City Council approved a $900,000 contract to design a $26 million project that will convert the Infirmary Health’s Thomas Medical Center at Magnolia Place into an indoor recreation and senior center, funded by $8 million GOMESA money + bonds; construction is set for late 2027 with opening in 2029.

Orange Beach won its sixth straight Class 4A softball title with a 6 to 0 victory over Plainview at Oxford Choccolocco Park on Tuesday, May 19, extending its unbeaten record to 24 wins and no losses (breaking the AHSAA record).

On Tuesday at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park, Saraland’s Spartans won their first state softball championship when pitcher Myleigh Dobbins threw 6.2 innings of shutout softball for a 5-0 win over Helena.

The victory followed an extra-innings win that pushed the team into the title game.

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.

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.

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.

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.