Good morning, Mobile.

Respected meteorologist James Spann criticized weather misinformation at a disaster preparedness seminar held Saturday, Aug.

15 at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile, urging locals to rely on trusted sources (as he offered clear guidance to scouts and parents).

Mobile Tiki Week is underway from Aug.

17-22 at 43 downtown venues, featuring special tropical drinks, food and themed events that will benefit Feeding the Gulf Coast. A movie screening with a Q&A session is set for Aug. 20 at the Crescent Theater.

Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds photographed local gingers in Alabama for his book (Gingers of America) to explore what unites people.

He visited communities from 2024 to today and captured diverse backgrounds, highlighting Alabama’s mix of urban, rural and coastal life.

Multi-PLATINUM country singer Justin Moore will perform at Saenger Theatre in Mobile on Thursday, Nov.

12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale online and at the box office (6 South Joachim St.) which is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Remington College is hosting its 17-year tradition Cuts for Kids at its Mobile campus and offers free haircuts for students 17 and younger through August 31 with sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (251) 342-4848 to schedule an appointment.

Students from Missouri at McDonald County High School visited Dauphin Island Sea Lab on Monday, Aug.

17 to collect sediment samples and learn to use research equipment alongside local scientists + a University of South Alabama professor.

ADCNR was awarded $7.1 million to boost oyster resilience by linking brood reefs to harvest areas today; the two-year project involves planting limestone cultch and working with local oyster catchers + AWF along the coast.

The City of Mobile invites residents to review and update the Downtown Development District code at a community workshop (National Maritime Museum of the Gulf) on Sept.

2 at 6 p.m., where input will help shape proposed amendments before a fall public review.

City officials in Prichard began a 90-day temporary garbage contract with three A-1 McDuffie Sanitation trucks when, starting Monday, Aug.

17, households were limited to one cart — residents can obtain a second cart from Oct. 1 as collection routes change from four to three days a week beginning Aug. 25.

Mobile Infirmary is seeking to update its 2010 development plan and will hold a public hearing (at Mobile Government Plaza) Tuesday, Sept.

22 to get local feedback on parking, traffic and safety. The proposal aims to help the hospital meet community care needs.

Bayside Academy is set to finish its quest for a state championship this football season after a near-title run last fall & a top ranking among 1A private schools.

The coach said the team will focus on resilience and versatility to reach its historic goal.