Good morning, Mobile.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department will host a Juneteenth Jump Off 3-on-3 basketball tournament on June 18 at Sage Park from 3 to 6 p.m. for local teens with food trucks, vendors, inflatables & U.S. Coast Guard activities, while the City of Mobile Events Department will hold a free family celebration on June 19 at Mardi Gras Park from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring a live DJ, line-dancing, games, crafts, and free hot dogs and hamburgers while supplies last.

On Sunday, Mobile County experienced three shootings and two stabbings that left five people dead and two injured — law enforcement agencies are still investigating the incidents.

On Sunday, June 8th at 10:06 p.m. — Prichard Police responded to a reported stabbing at an apartment complex on Wolf Ridge Road where witnesses heard cries for help and the victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the head and neck before South Flight transported them to a Pensacola hospital in critical condition.

A 25-year-old man who fatally shot his mother on Ross Street in Mobile was shot and killed by his brother after he fired at another sibling — police said — Sunday at 5:39 p.m.

Mobile police said on June 8 at around 6:30 p.m. at One Ten Apartments that an argument turned violent when a daughter’s former roommate stabbed 22-year-old Joirdan Jones—who later died—as her mother was injured while they gathered Jones’ belongings.

On June 8th at about 7:35 p.m., deputies from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at 4071 East Markris Circle in Eight Mile where James Suggs was shot in the neck and later died, and investigators later detained brothers Austin Wheat-Payne and James Wheat-Payne after recovering the firearm from their vehicle.

Mobile musician Asia Fox entered the 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest by recording a soulful performance in her garage with an iPhone 15—her entry was one among nearly 7,500 submissions even though the grand prize went to Ruby Ibarra.

A Mobile-based firm has been chosen to help dismantle the USS Enterprise, the Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, under a $536.7 million contract.

The work will begin once the ship reaches Mobile and continue until November 2029—providing steady local jobs and economic boost.

Mobile initiated dredging at Langan Lake this week to remove 225,000 cubic yards of sediment and improve water quality—Hughes Companies, led by local business owner Preston Hughes, will manage the work over the next 12 to 18 months.

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

3-4 p.m. — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Experience an interactive journey through Australian music and culture with the Didgeridoo Down Under Show.

Swamp Water Symphony Concert

6-10 p.m. — The Bull — $ — Experience the sounds of the American roots band Swamp Water Symphony from Mobile, Alabama.

Juneteenth Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tours

10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. — History Museum of Mobile — $15-$20 — Explore the vault and discover African American contributions to Mobile's rich history.

Second Annual Mobile Bay Street Rod Nationals

5-10 p.m. — The Grounds — Check website for entry details — Celebrate classic cars with enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada.

Killer Beaz's Outrageously Funny Clean Comedy Show

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Revive Church — Proceeds benefit Ryan's Refuge — Experience the legendary clean comedy of Killer Beaz in Mobile, Alabama.

Open House Event

2-4 p.m. — 6209 Waterbridge Ave — Free entry — Explore the best neighborhoods in Mobile during this open house event showcasing local charm.

68th Annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals Community Night

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Experience a showcase of local talent and get a preview of the National Finals shows.

Distinguished Young Women National Finals

7-10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Witness the talent and grace of young women from across the nation competing in this prestigious event.

The 2025 General Assembly of The Church Of The Living God International

8 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Experience ten days of worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal at this dynamic assembly.

Half Day Meditation Retreat with Monk Choo

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Meditation Center of Alabama — Donation-based — Experience tranquility and self-discovery through guided meditation with skilled instructors.