Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Mobile.
The Coastal Alabama Farmers + Fishermen’s Market will host its Corn Festival on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 781 Farmers Market Lane, celebrating its 10th anniversary and America’s semiquincentennial with a corn-eating contest + Corny Dad Cook-Off and family activities.
Downtown Mobile bar B-Bob's is hosting its Pride Week celebration from June 7 to 14—theme commUNITY—featuring events that highlight community and civic engagement.
Alabama will waive fishing license requirements this Saturday, June 13 to let residents + visitors fish for free in public freshwater and saltwater locations.
Some areas, like state lakes and private ponds, will still need permits or permission.
Feeding the Gulf Coast broke ground on its $3 million warehouse expansion in Theodore yesterday to nearly double food storage capacity and add about 1,000 pallet positions.
The project will address rising hunger needs and is set to complete in September.
Ray-Mont Logistics is building a new export transloading facility at the Port of Mobile following the channel widening and deepening to 50 ft.
The facility, which will handle plastic resin packaging and forest products, is slated for completion in Q4 (projected to boost supply chain connectivity).
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches from the group if they affirm women pastors, passing 6,028 to 2,026 on Wednesday.
The measure must be approved again at the 2027 convention in Indianapolis — a decision that resonates locally as nearly 42% of residents identify as Baptist.
Baldwin County 911 was named Public Safety Answering Point of the Year on May 7 by the Alabama 911 Conference in Huntsville for excellence in emergency communications and GIS maintenance.
The center in Robertsdale employs about 60 people (including 45 dispatchers) to handle fire, medical, and police calls.
Federal officials warned 20 Alabama hospitals that they must submit plans for posting detailed pricing online to avoid potential $2 million annual fines.
Some hospitals (such as UAB-owned St. Vincent’s) resolved earlier formatting issues after an April compliance review.
Mary G. Montgomery named Alex Page full-time head coach after former coach Zach Golson was suspended for recruiting violations — Page accepted the role this week and led the spring game on May 7 in Semmes.
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.
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.
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.
Crescent Comedy Open Mic
7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — $5 at the door — Enjoy a night of laughs at this local comedy showcase with limited spots available.
Martin Phillips Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Local favorites — Martin Phillips brings his rapidly rising stand-up comedy to the Crescent Theater for an evening of laughter.
Leon Maisel Author Signing
1-3 p.m. — Page & Palette — Free entry — Enjoy coffee or wine while getting your book signed by the author of Normandy, Echoes in Blood.
Ify Nwadiwe Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Ify Nwadiwe's big personality and sharp timing in a night of laughs.
Distinguished Young Women Community Night
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with participants and winners from the Gulf Coast Talent Showcase.
The King and Queen of Foggy Flats
7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Civic Theatre — $18 adults, $15 seniors/military/students — Enjoy a heartwarming tale of newcomers winning over a small-town community.
Jen Kober Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to laugh with Jen Kober as she brings her sharp and candid comedy rooted in real-life stories to the stage.
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