Mobile
Daily News
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at 7 a.m., veterans and community members gathered at Battleship Memorial Park for the Memorial Day ceremony that featured a flag lowering and wreath laying to honor Alabama service members killed in the Vietnam War. UTV 44
- ➤ The Tunnel to Towers Foundation displayed a 21-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park on Monday, May 25 to honor 9/11 victims and Memorial Day, with veterans, first responders + families reflecting on the sacrifices made. NBC 15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chico Fest will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Grand Central (256 Dauphin St.) in Mobile to honor Chico McCollum, a Mardi Gras icon recovering after heart surgery. The fundraiser, featuring local musicians, aims to support him and may become an annual event. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen coastland owners led by John Cutts are set to build a living shoreline to protect their property from erosion along Mobile Bay’s western shore. They will meet next month to finalize engineering plans and use NEP funding with a $150000 grant to support the project. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 21, OWA Parks + Resort in Foley hosted a First Bite tasting event featuring four new food spots set to open this summer, including Ben's Pretzels, Baja Grill at Tropic Falls, Jon Smith Subs and Sweet Tooth candy store. Gulf Coast Media
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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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