Good morning, Mobile.

The 8th Annual Community Outreach and Back-to-School Bash – originally set for July 19 but moved to July 26 due to expected rainy weather – will run from 12-4 p.m. at 2523 Saint Stephens Road and will offer free school supplies, uniform vouchers, job and health screening resources, and classes in conflict resolution, parenting, and drug education. Organizers urge early registration as attorneys will be available to assist with record expungements.

Federal agents—HSI, ATF, and DEA—joined local officers to execute a search warrant at Foley's Colt Grill on Tuesday, arresting five people in a two-state probe of alleged money laundering, labor exploitation and human smuggling.

The district attorney’s office is investigating the fatal shooting of 65-year-old Patricia Odoms after officers responded to a reported assault on the 1500 block of Matzenger Drive in Mobile on Friday, July 4 at 12:30 a.m., found her with a gunshot wound, and took her to a hospital where she died on July 13 — police say no further details have been released.

A Mobile man — 21-year-old Joequarous Timmons — was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree burglary and felony probation violation after he and an unidentified man forced entry into a home on the 2200 block of Dauphin Island Parkway on July 7 by taking property at gunpoint, and no injuries were reported.

A Mobile man (28-year-old Victor Roland) was given a life sentence after a judge found him guilty of fatally shooting Derrick Carson on Middle Ring Road during the 2021 incident.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall secured an estimated $11.725 million from a national opioid settlement with eight drug makers over the next decade, adding to more than $300 million Alabama has already received from similar lawsuits.

The funds will support statewide addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

Mobile Infirmary Health reopened its renovated 5th floor West unit on Tuesday after a year-long upgrade at its main hospital off Springhill Avenue.

Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Ursula Lawrence said the new floor — featuring 21 private rooms, improved technology, and an upgraded call system — aims to boost clear communication between patients and staff.

Union 10 FC claimed its first Gulf Coast Conference title after a strong season and secured a penalty shootout win over Pensacola FC; the team will advance to the regional championship on July 19 at Village Park.

It will celebrate with Music in the Park: Vol. 1 on July 18 at Village Park + the event features live music, food trucks and a live auction.

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.

Alabama Amateur Open

2 AM – 5 AM — PickleRage — Registration fee required — Dive into competitive pickleball hosted by the APA for an action-packed weekend.