Good morning, Mobile.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department held its second annual Kids Cycling Classic on Saturday in Langan Park to teach bike safety and promote social riding among local kids.

Participants signed up early to receive bib numbers and complete safety checks—organizers stressed the importance of knowing bike lanes, stop signs, and pedestrian crossings.

An 18 year old man was shot in his buttocks during a high-speed chase that began at 1:14 a.m. in Prichard and moved along I-10 and Dauphin Island Parkway as deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle; authorities arrested him and another 18 year old passenger while a third person fled the scene.

A downtown Mobile art gallery has outgrown its current space and has found a new location to call home—its move comes as the local art scene grows.

Gulf Shores artist Michael Swiger defended his pulled 2025 National Shrimp Festival poster design as art appropriation after officials found it resembled a 2024 Hurley Pro surfing poster from Hawaii on July 10th—he said his work intentionally reinterpreted the original.

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber added that a new design will be announced next week.

The Success 4 the Future program in Mobile uses basketball, education, and mentorship to keep teens off the streets and in school—Reggie Hill said the structure offers faith, nonviolence, and new opportunities.

Some teens have boosted their grades and plan to pursue college or trade school, and others are returning as mentors to help the next generation.

On July 12th, families gathered on Dauphin Island for the 67th Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament, where nearly 1,500 young anglers competed and enjoyed water slides & food as proceeds supported a Christmas shopping tour for underprivileged families.

The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo will begin on Friday, July 18th and run until Sunday, July 20th, inviting adults to join the fishing celebration.

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.

Mobile Mystery Dinners: Murder on the Group Tour

Evening event — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery dinner with your friends while exploring unique characters and clever plots.

Peabo Bryson Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of soulful music with Grammy winner Peabo Bryson.

Swing Fore! Habitat Fundraiser

1-4 p.m. — Topgolf Mobile — Registration fees apply — Swing for a good cause while supporting affordable housing for families in the community.

ART TALK: Behind the Scenes with Kurtis Thomas

5-7 p.m. — Mobile Museum of Art — $5 for Not-Yet Members — Explore the hidden aspects of art curation with MMofA's Logistics Manager.