Good morning, Mobile.

Volunteers gathered on Saturday to clean parks and waterways south of I-10, including Mobile Bay, Alba Beach, Dog River, and McNally Park.

Nonprofit Peninsula of Mobile and local residents filled bags with bottles, fast food trash, and larger items while the City of Mobile and partners handled disposal — the project received support from a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant and the Mobile Police Department.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson led a walk and bike event today on the new section of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail at the Charles Wood Japanese Garden—local leaders and citizens celebrated the ribbon cutting with recent ADA upgrades and a restriped parking lot.

City Councilwoman Gina Gregory and partners secured ALDOT grant funds and worked with contractors on the project—security lighting and cameras will be added soon as the trail eventually connects Langan Park to Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

The Mobile Police Department is asking for help to locate Gerald Williams, 77, who is missing from the 1200 block of Bascombe Street as he is endangered by a medical condition—anyone with information is urged to call immediately.

Mobile police are seeking help to locate 77-year-old Gerald Williams, who was last seen near the 1200 block of Bascombe Street and requires immediate medical attention—if seen, call 251-208-7211.

Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich urged residents to vote in the municipal elections on August 26, saying past low turnout affected city decisions like road improvements—four of five council seats are contested and new members may soon join the city council.

This election could change local priorities for community projects.

Mobile mayoral candidates Paul Prine, Connie Hudson, Spiro Cheriogotis and Barbara Drummond held a debate on August 14 that was broadcast on FM Talk 106.5 and hosted at the Arthur Outlaw Convention Center.

The event—organized by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Sean Sullivan—featured former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne questioning the candidates on economic development.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson celebrated Amtrak's return today—after a test run on Saturday that marked the first passenger rail service in Mobile since Hurricane Katrina—and said the new route with five stops from New Orleans to Mobile is expected to boost tourism and the local economy.

Tickets sold out early and morning and evening departures are scheduled.

The University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Cancer Institute has received a Department of Defense award of $616,000 for a two-year study on how obesity may drive colorectal cancer progression.

Dr. Chandrani Sarkar will lead the research—she plans to examine the role of neuropeptide Y in the disease process.

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.

An Evening with Pastor Shirley Caesar

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket details available — Experience the uplifting performance of the Queen of Gospel.

Emerald Coast Beer Festival

5:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost not specified — Sample a variety of craft beers from Iron Hand Brewing at this local festival.

Free First Sunday at the History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde

1-5 p.m. — History Museum of Mobile — Free admission — Enjoy a day at the museum and explore local history for free on the first Sunday of each month.

Comedy Open Mic Night

6:30-7 p.m. — Lucky Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of laughter with local comedians showcasing their talents.