Mobile
Daily News
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, District 2 Councilwoman Samantha Ingram and stakeholders will cut the ribbon on the new Crawford-Murphy Park splashpad today at 8 a.m. (351 S. Ann St), offering families a playful, river-themed water feature to cool off during summer break. City of Mobile
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chefs from across the state gathered at The Wharf in Orange Beach for Sweet Grown Alabama’s 10th annual Seafood Cookoff on May 21. Chef Robbie Nicolaisen from the Hound in Auburn won $2,500 + will represent Alabama at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on July 25. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ During the Survivor finale on Wednesday, Gulf Shores’ Jonathan Young (a local competitor) competed for a $2M prize as live studio voting shifted the final challenge outcome. Aubry Bracco ultimately won the season. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Audubon Aquarium Rescue released nine rehabilitated sea turtles at West End Public Beach on Dauphin Island on Thursday afternoon after months of care+families watched as the turtles entered the Gulf, and three green turtles cleaned after oil exposure were also returned. UTV 44
- ➤ NBC 15 is airing a 30-minute hurricane special (Storm Watch) Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m., offering lifesaving forecast details ahead of the season starting June 1. Chief Meteorologist Thomas Geboy interviews National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan and features the Air Force Hurricane Hunters. NBC 15
- ➤ NOAA predicts a below-normal hurricane season in 2026 with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-3 major storms as El Nino conditions may limit storm growth; the season begins on June 1 and Mobile residents should update their hurricane plans. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s office will host a passport fair on Wednesday, May 27 at the Mobile Convention Center (room 202AB). Citizens needing a new or renewed U.S. passport must pre-register and bring a 2x2 photo, proof of citizenship and a government-issued ID. City of Mobile
- ➤ Mobile's new downtown International Airport terminal is set to open early next year with an initial five-gate design and space for retail shops (designed to allow future expansion), while passengers will wait until 2027 for flights. Officials plan to pursue additional flight options in upcoming meetings with carriers. UTV 44
- ➤ Mobile's new $362M International Airport Terminal will open early 2027 (located at 2455 Michigan Ave) with five gates, a coffee shop, restaurant, gift shop and grab-and-go bar and room for future expansion. Officials noted that additional road upgrades are planned to improve access to the terminal. The Mobile Rundown
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County EMS will equip three ambulances with a high-tech cooler and blood warming device to provide pre-hospital blood transfusions in un-incorporated Mobile County and 22 municipalities starting next Tuesday * the first ground-based service of its kind in the region. UTV 44
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Interim coach Alex Page said about 20 Mary G. Montgomery Vikings players lost eligibility after Monday's AHSAA ruling (for recruiting violations in Semmes) and that the school is exploring an appeal while the team faces a postseason ban. AL.com
- ➤ Daphne native Vic Moten pitched 6 innings on May 17 as Alabama earned a 9-0 win over USC Upstate in her first NCAA tournament start, securing the Crimson Tide's record 20th Super Regional berth. The team now faces LSU in the next round. Gulf Coast Media
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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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Marcus Monroe Standup Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a high-energy comedy show filled with awkward yet entertaining banter from award-winning comedian Marcus Monroe.
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