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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Baldwin County hosts free public events — a guided nature walk at Weeks Bay on Thursday, a Gulf Coast history talk at Fairhope Public Library that day, and chamber concerts, festivals, a car show, a pier picnic, and a wedding showcase across Fairhope, Gulf Shores and Elberta. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Mobile will honor longtime NBC 15 reporter Darwin Singleton as he retires when the city designates May 29 as Darwin Singleton Day (recognizing his decades of service in local journalism). UTV 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile native Curry Barker’s film Obsession earned $30.4 million at 2,655 theaters this Memorial Day weekend, boosting its domestic total to $60.7 million and marking a 76.49 percent gain since its May 15 debut. Its small budget suggests the film may soon pay off beyond expectations. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Call News won 12 awards at the Alabama Press Association’s Better Newspapers competition, including five firsts in Division C for photography, design, sports coverage and commentary. Editor Jimmy Wigfield earned six awards (three firsts) and more honors will be announced at the Summer Convention in June. The Call News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Fairhope Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Program with a kickoff event on Wednesday, June 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. outside the library (501 Fairhope Ave), featuring activities, giveaways and a dinosaur-focused theme, Unearth a Story, for children, teens and families with indoor backup if it rains. Gulf Coast Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Area Water & Sewer System reported heavy rains caused an estimated 1,800 gallons of wastewater to overflow into Pierce Creek (9220 Airport Blvd) today. NBC 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said he can support 12, 16, or 24 teams as debates continue over the College Football Playoff format for 2026. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey noted that no decisions on expansion are expected this week & discussions remain among conferences. AL.com
- ➤ SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said at a spring meeting in Destin Tuesday that conference games will shift to the second-to-last weekend starting with the 2027 season (this change ends Cupcake Weekend) while 2026 schedules remain unchanged for teams like Alabama and Auburn. AL.com
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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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On-Site @ LODA Artwalk
6-9 p.m. — Cathedral Square — Free entry — Enjoy local art and music while learning about free genetic testing for Alabama adults.
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