Good morning, Mobile.

Smalls Sliders signed a multi-unit development agreement to open four new Cans in Mobile, operated by Reggie Belote and family (local Zaxby’s restaurant owners).

The first store will open in 2027 as the company continues scouting real estate opportunities in the area.

Kenny Chesney featured iconic Flora-Bama visuals from his April 18 performance on the Dome Stage in his Las Vegas Sphere residency.

The show included guest Eric Church and runs until July 11 (a tribute to the beach bar that brings a piece of the Gulf Coast to the stage).

Mobile film maker Curry Barker is gaining Hollywood buzz after his film Obsession was financed at $750K and acquired for $15M following its TIFF premiere and is now expected to hit $300M worldwide.

His next film, Anything But Ghosts, produced by Blumhouse & A24, will build his rising success.

After online claims that he was fired, Orange Beach City Schools confirmed Monday morning that Randy Wilkes remains superintendent, saying there is no investigation and he continues to serve the students and community.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new dredging plan for Mobile Harbor this month that may let in more sediment than state law allows.

State Sen. Elliott and Mobile Baykeeper plan to push for clear limits + verification to ensure the bay's sensitive habitat is safeguarded.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed dredging plan for Mobile Harbor this month that may let operators dispose of 100% of dredged material via thin-layer placement — critics like Sen. Chris Elliott warn the approach ignores state law requiring 70% beneficial use and urge public comment.

A new study finds that Alabama ranks third nationwide for heart disease deaths with 227.3 per 100,000 based on 2023 data, which recorded 14,587 such deaths statewide.

Experts say limited access to health care may be a factor (study by NiceRx) and call for expanded Medicaid and community care.

Ten top Mobile-area high school baseball players are in the running to be named the 2027 player of the year based on standout season stats.

Candidates from Faith Academy, McGill-Toolen and Daphne are vying for the title + showing strong skills as they prepare for upcoming competitions.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon, the 2023 Mr. Basketball from Baker High, is set to join over 100 former high school players from the state as NBA Draft picks.

He is expected to be selected in the first round Tuesday night when the NBA gathers in Brooklyn.

Faith Academy shortstop Braydon Wright was named AL.com's Coastal Baseball Player of the Year after posting a .408 average and only two errors during the season, helping his team win the Class 5A state championship on May 22 at Rudy Abbott Field (as noted by coach Matt Seymour).

Alabama football has hired Noah Fisher as its new assistant tight ends coach.

He joined after serving as a graduate assistant at Louisville and playing at South Alabama before Tulane, and he will help prepare the team for a 2026 season opener on Sept. 5 against East Carolina.

AL.com has released the Terrific 22, naming top local baseball players for the 2026 season.

The list includes five athletes from Faith Academy, along with key players from teams like UMS-Wright & Fairhope, selected by sports staff and local coaches.

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.

Weirdo Record Wednesdays

6-9 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Free entry — Enjoy vinyl nights hosted by local DJs with weekly guest appearances.

An Evening with Hanan Browning

8-10 p.m. — The People’s Room of Mobile — $20 — Experience genre-blending sounds from Hanan Browning alongside talented musicians John Hamilton and Ross Graham.

Fourth of July Celebration: America's 250th Anniversary

5:30-9:30 p.m. — USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park — Free admission — Celebrate with live music, food trucks, games, and a spectacular fireworks show.

Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland

7-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Tickets from $55 — Witness a spectacular blend of Irish dance and music in this epic exploration of Ireland's ancient origins.

Weirdo Record Wednesdays

6-9 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Check calendar for guest DJ lineup — Dive into vinyl nostalgia with local DJs spinning the records you love.