Good morning, Mobile.

Daphne Animal Shelter, partnering with NBC Universal Local, will kick off its second annual Clear the Shelter event on Aug.

1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its premises, where local animal groups and vendor discounts will help find homes for pets.

Gary Avenue Market reopened in Fairfield at 4800 Gary Avenue on June 1, featuring a dining area with fresh pizza, deli, and ice cream so residents no longer need to drive to neighboring cities for groceries + the store promises a permanent presence with competitive prices.

Phase 3 of the Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project starts in fall 2026 and will transform a 100-acre platform (between Bayfront Park and Cedar Point) into a marsh with tidal creeks, native grasses and oyster shells.

Work continues through spring 2027 to strengthen coastal protection.

Prichard City Council will hold an Aug.

13 public hearing on a proposed 480-day moratorium on data centers after Edged Energy submitted an official application, sparking debate among officials over the $93 million project near Africatown amid local infrastructure challenges (community concerns remain).

High school volleyball programs in the Double-A Private category will gear up for the season as practice begins on Aug.

3 (matches will start on Aug. 20) while top teams like McGill-Toolen and Briarwood aim for a state title.

Mary G. Montgomery’s playoff ban stays in place after an AHSAA meeting where no vote was held, but the school can appeal to the local board to resume postseason play in the 2026 season.

Coach Alex Page remains optimistic about reversing the decision.

A Work of Art of Orange Beach won its third Blue Marlin Grand Championship with a 641.2-pound catch by Brandon Farve at a record-setting tournament featuring 75 teams and a $2,115,343 purse + the team placed second in the catch-and-release division.

Former Alabama running back Damien Harris (CBS Sports analyst) said the team must focus on a tougher mentality as new running backs join to revive a stagnant ground game from last season.

Coach Kalen DeBoer noted that improved running performance will help protect the quarterback going forward.

Troy basketball added Brazilian center Afonso Pacheco to its 2026-27 roster; the 6-foot-8 averaged 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in Brazil’s top league and will join teammates for a season starting in November.

Coach Adam Howard said his efficiency and toughness will benefit the team.

Huncho Fest Summer Bash

3-7 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — An afternoon filled with live performances, DJs, comedy, vendors, and more fun.