Good morning, Mobile.

On Thursday, residents at a town hall in Prichard voiced strong opposition (mostly citing water and sewage challenges) to a proposed small data center near Africatown.

Officials said the final decision will come from the Prichard City Council.

Mobile native and recent The Voice winner Alexia Jayy was honored Friday night with a proclamation and the Key to the City in downtown Mobile as family, friends, and supporters gathered, and her longtime boyfriend proposed in a surprise moment.

Mobile’s B-Bob’s canceled its scheduled Pride Week events through Sunday, June 14 after unresolved liquor license transfer questions forced a temporary shutdown for repairs — the voter registration drive is now at Great Day Latte on Saturday, June 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Arcline Investment Management has agreed to acquire Mobile-based Continental Aerospace for roughly $535 million.

Founded in 1905 and moving to Mobile in 1966 (with a new facility built near the airport in 2019), the company will remain in Mobile as it embarks on a new phase of growth.

Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso and 67 guests will travel to Rome on June 23 and attend a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will receive his pallium from Pope Leo XIV on June 29 to symbolize his ministry as metropolitan archbishop.

Alabama is set to invest $87 million in coastal restoration projects today, funding Dauphin Island’s beach and dune rehabilitation, a Mobile Bay wetland creation, and water quality upgrades across coastal communities.

Gov. Ivey and state officials (leaders) say the projects will begin coordination immediately and continue for several years.

Betting markets show a shift in the GOP Senate runoff as former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson nearly doubles his odds on Kalshi and Polymarket ahead of Tuesday’s contest on June 16, while Barry Moore’s chances drop, with about $460,000 wagered since May 30 (market reports).

Representatives from Thomas Hospital shared facility updates on Infirmary Health today.

The hospital has launched an intensivist program for its ICU, will open a patient tower with a helicopter pad mid-July and a new medical building in Malbis in August, and is studying parking improvements + offering a shuttle service.

USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in Texas, raising concerns for local livestock health.

Alabama State Veterinarian Tony Frazier advised producers to check animals for signs—such as foul wounds, isolation, and reduced appetite—and report issues immediately.

Africatown Redevelopment Corporation has rescheduled its Homeownership Resource Event for Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Robert L.

Hope Community Center at 850 Edwards Street, partnering with NAREB Mobile to connect families with trusted homeownership resources & experts.

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.

The Neverending Story Special Screening

7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a special screening of The NeverEnding Story followed by a live Q&A with Noah Hathaway.

Mobile Bay Night of Worship 2026

7-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Experience a city-wide night of worship uniting local churches in an uplifting atmosphere.