Good morning, Mobile.

Mobile’s new aquatic center is under construction off Halls Mill Road — it will open in April or May to ease crowded swim meets like last Friday’s event at Bishop State Community College, where 500 athletes competed.

The $22.5 million center will include the city’s first Olympic-sized pool, indoor and outdoor pools and diving wells that promise better access for swimmers and coaches.

After storms on July 16 caused water damage along its back wall facing Wolf Bay, the Orange Beach Public Library reopened on July 21 with a section of the children’s room still roped off for drying equipment.

The library will host several events during the week of July 28 (including a Book Club meeting on Monday and various kids’ activities later in the week).

Aerospace and defense contractor Dynasty Fab will open next month at Chickasaw's port, creating 20 to 30 jobs initially and planning to expand to add hundreds of jobs over the next three to five years.

The company chose the port for easier part shipping, will benefit from a rail spur built by year’s end + plans to work with Chickasaw High School to fill roles for welders, machinists and office staff.

Ramie Renee Freeman, also known as Ramie Renee Marston, was indicted in Mobile Federal Court on charges of bank fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and making false statements after she allegedly used altered documents to buy a car—and helped file unconsented divorce papers in Baldwin County—causing her filing fee check to bounce.

Mobile County DA asked the court to shut down South Alabama Medical and Rehab—accused of deceiving accident victims by billing for unprovided doctor services and pushing fee agreements with certain law firms—and names several local attorneys in a 25-page filing.

The suit claims the clinic charged a grossly inflated rate for nurse practitioner services, making it nearly impossible for victims to obtain independent legal help.

The four mayoral candidates will join a live debate on WKRG News 5 on Monday, Aug.

4, from 7-8 p.m. — moderated by Peter Albrecht, the debate features former District Judge Spiro Cheriogotis, State Rep. Barbara Drummond, County Commissioner Connie Hudson and former Police Chief Paul Prine vying for the seat held by Sandy Stimpson, who is not seeking another term. Viewers can watch the debate on TV or online and submit questions before Election Day on Aug. 26 with a runoff planned on Sept. 23 if no candidate wins a majority.

The City of Mobile’s Office of Public Safety has released its 2025 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide— it provides details on long-term mass care shelters, last-resort medical shelters, short-term safer places, heating or cooling shelters, and lists four evacuation zones to help residents prepare for severe weather.

Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Deborah Denise Tillman as Mobile County district judge effective immediately, replacing Judge Spiro Cheriogotis who resigned to run for mayor.

Tillman brings 35 years of legal experience from her work as a prosecutor in Mobile and Florida, in the U.S. Air Force, and as a law professor — a background that will guide her new role in court.

The Mobile VA Outpatient Clinic is asking for volunteer drivers to help veterans in Mobile and Baldwin counties reach their appointments at Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System facilities in Biloxi, Mobile, and Pensacola—volunteers must have a valid driver's license and pass required screenings.

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.

Chess Club at West Regional Library

3-5 p.m. — West Regional Library — Free entry — All ages welcome to improve chess skills in a friendly club environment.

SS United States Tour with Historian John Sledge

3-4 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Tickets from $15 — Discover the storied history of the SS United States from esteemed maritime historian John Sledge.

Orchestra Noir

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket required — Experience Orchestra Noir's electrifying reimagining of early 2000s music through orchestral power.