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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, over 25 Cub Scouts and their families placed flags at nearly 2,700 graves at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, honoring local veterans. Col. Patrick Downing (a retired Green Beret) said the event taught the scouts about the sacrifices made for freedom. NBC 15
- ➤ The Alabama Poppy Project is honoring fallen service members by displaying 2,026 handmade red stoneware poppies at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park from May 22 through May 26 to help visitors remember loved ones. Volunteers offer sponsors commemorative poppy (a lasting tribute) with proceeds for veteran support groups (local nonprofits). Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Foley City Council has voted to seek bids for a new sidewalk project in the Mills community to connect a developing park with city walkways, with work expected to begin soon. The route runs along Little Rock Road, Dailey Lane, part of Baldwin County 65 and Mills Road (designed to improve pedestrian access). Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Jordan was relieved of his duties as Satsuma High School football coach on Friday & he said the school did not give a reason while he plans to spend time with his family before deciding his next coaching move. AL.com
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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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Complimentary Salsa Lessons with Israel Rodriguez
6-7 PM — Las Floriditas — Free entry — Enjoy complimentary salsa lessons with live music in a lively atmosphere.
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