Good morning, Mobile.

Emma Terry from Miss Hoover was crowned Miss Alabama 2025 at Samford University's Wright Center Saturday evening.

The 22-year-old Leeds native, who earned her master's from UAB, won the evening gown and talent preliminaries and led her ALS awareness effort in honor of her grandfather as she competed against 42 women.

Four hemp companies filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Friday to block enforcement of HB445 — a law that will ban smokable hemp and synthetically made THC products starting July 1 — arguing that the state law conflicts with the federal farm bill and turns lawful business owners into criminals. The suit names Attorney General Steve Marshall and Gov. Kay Ivey while supporting other parts of the law, such as product labeling requirements.

A Navy fleet replenishment oiler in Mobile that was once named for activist Harvey Milk has been renamed USNS Oscar V.

Peterson after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change Friday morning, with the new name honoring a Medal of Honor recipient wounded in World War II (the ship is undergoing maintenance at Alabama Shipyard).

Mobile and Baldwin Counties joined a federal immigration enforcement program that lets local officers check if people are here legally—Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said he signed the 287G agreement on June 4 and that deputies have already been sending immigrants to a facility in Mississippi to support ICE operations. The new program will have local deputies act as support during federal enforcement work.

Two Mobile companies received federal contracts from the Department of Homeland Security to provide emergency detention services for ICE, which include temporary tents and facilities (the contracts began on May 17 and run until May 16, 2027).

Local community members have raised concerns over the companies' involvement as a representative declined to comment.

USA Health CEO G. Owen Bailey received the Alabama Hospital Association’s Gold Medal of Excellence on June 13 at the annual meeting & his decades of service have strengthened care delivery for both urban and rural communities.

Eight Lower Alabama Volleyball Club teams are headed to Dallas for the Girls Junior National Championships where they will play against teams from other regions.

The teams are preparing for a national contest—an opportunity to showcase their skills.

24-Hour Polaris Slingshot Adventure

24 hours — Continental Battery Sales & Service — Rental Fee — Explore Mobile in a thrilling Polaris Slingshot with a customized itinerary.

Fourth of July Celebration

6-9:30 p.m. — USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, games, and a dazzling fireworks display.

The Bigger & Better Summer Bash

11 PM – 4 AM — 351 St Francis St, Mobile, AL — Paid venue parking — Get ready for a night filled with music, food, games, and fun at the ultimate summer party.

Forever Ozzy - Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath

7-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience a tribute to rock legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in Mobile.

Dementia and Future Planning Seminar

10-11 a.m. — Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center — Free entry — Learn about legal and financial planning for dementia at this informative seminar.

Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Mobile

4:30-6 p.m. — Innovation Portal — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and discover growth opportunities for your startup.

14th Annual Dauphin Street Vault

8 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Downtown Mobile Alliance — $80 early-bird registration — Experience the thrill of pole vaulting at one of the oldest street events in America.

Lettuce Celebrate Summer: Plant-Based BBQ

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Fuse Project — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Celebrate summer with delicious plant-based food and inspiring conversations about healthy living.

Pretty Tied Up (Guns N’ Roses Tribute)

8-9:30 p.m. — The Merry Widow — $23.76 — Rock out to the iconic hits of Guns N' Roses performed by tribute band Pretty Tied Up.

Port City Shoot Out Classic and Car Show

5-10 p.m. — Mobile International Speedway — Refunds available — Experience a classic car extravaganza that's sure to impress enthusiasts.