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Daily News
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mobile invites residents to mentor local teens through the Harmon CARES program — offering one-hour sessions for sharing career expertise in art, music, and trades. Volunteer sessions will run weekdays from June 8 to July 24 at the Harmon-Thomas Community Center. City of Mobile
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alexia Jayy, an Irvington native and winner of season 29 of The Voice, will sing the National Anthem in Cathedral Square on Friday, June 12 at LODA Artwalk. Her performance will kick off a day celebrating local art and music. NBC 15
- ➤ The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach kicked off its summer concert series over Memorial Day weekend with shows by Hardy, Godsmack & Stone Temple Pilots and Dave Matthews Band, drawing enthusiastic local crowds to the outdoor venue. Gulf Coast Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Exploreum Science Center will launch its summer season on June 6 with an interactive Animation Academy and the return of Superpower Dogs in its Digital Dome Theater, while its Tiny Titans exhibit is extended through Aug. 1 (offering hands-on learning for all ages). Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons criticized OBPD for relocating a homeless individual to Pensacola on May 28 — alleging the taxpayer-funded move strains local resources — while Orange Beach officials maintained the officer responded respectfully to the request for help near Waterfront Mission. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile County Health Department advises against swimming on Fowl River near Highway 193 at the Pelican Reef Marina due to poor water quality — officials will retest the site until bacteria levels drop below EPA standards. UTV 44
- ➤ USA Health CEO Dr. Natalie Fox and trauma surgeon Dr. Ashley Williams Hogue will headline the USA by the Bay Speaker Series event on June 11 at the Performance Center on the USA campus in Fairhope from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., discussing expanding healthcare access. Register now + reception follows. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board reported multiple sewage overflows between May 27 and May 28 caused by heavy rains — health officials advised residents to avoid contact with contaminated water and soil and to wash exposed skin thoroughly. UTV 44
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Faith Academy has hired former St. Paul’s coach Brandon Garrett to lead the boys basketball program, where he built successful teams on + off the court. The hire reflects his commitment to mentoring players in faith, discipline, leadership and integrity. AL.com
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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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Mobile Lemon Drop Festival
4-10 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Cost not specified — A unique cocktail celebration featuring a signature twist on the classic lemon drop.
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Summer Cooking Camp - Greece and the U.S.
2-5 p.m. — Dumas Wesley Community Center — $195 — Explore global cuisine and enhance cooking skills with engaging activities for kids.
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