Good morning, Mobile.

The 13th annual Bulls on the Beach event raised $10K for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—local residents Ada Bailey and her mom Lindsey from Bay Minette attended Saturday night at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package.

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway is launching its Pumpkin Patch Express on Oct.

2 with steam locomotive rides, a Pumpkin Patch, and a spooky maze option. Tickets at $25 include a free pumpkin for rides every Fri, Sat, and Sun until Oct. 30 in Silverhill.

Mobile’s new Advance Auto Parts store will open its 27,000 sqft distribution hub on Tuesday at Pinebrook Shopping Center on Airport Boulevard.

It will supply up to 100 Gulf Coast stores and host an opening celebration Thursday, with a $1,000 donation to Bishop State Community College for automotive technician programs.

Downtown Restaurant Week is running through Sept.

24, featuring special menus from local spots like Bay Town Burger Co. and Penton’s Bistro downtown. The culinary event offers dishes like fried catfish and garlic cheese grits + more, marking a vibrant celebration of Mobile's food scene.

Mobile parks host four outdoor movie nights (details in park postings) with Halloweentown on Oct.

2 at Laun Park, Friday the 13th on Oct. 30 at Cathedral Square, Grease on Nov. 6 at Medal of Honor Park, and A Christmas Story on Dec. 4 at Azalea City Golf Course.

Daphne High School agriculture teacher Elizabeth Tipton earned a $2,000 grant to launch her innovative 'From Seed to Suburb' project at the school greenhouse.

The project will give high school agriculture students hands-on lessons in native plant propagation & sustainable landscaping design.

Pillans Middle School now hosts an Aerospace Clubhouse where students take part in after-school STEAM projects and mentorship from Airbus+Flight Works Alabama engineers.

The program, run by the Boys+Girls Clubs as part of the Imagine What’s Possible initiative, aims to connect students with advanced manufacturing careers.

Police officers from several agencies gathered in Mobile this week for Battle of the Bay, a motorcycle training event designed to sharpen skills for navigating crowds and tight spaces.

The exercise built regional teamwork for large events (like Mardi Gras) and prepared units for coordinated response.

Belforest Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael A.

Aaron earned his Chief Fire Officer designation on Sept. 10 after a rigorous credentialing review & peer process. He has served over 30 years and will use his new role to mentor the next generation of firefighters.

The University of South Alabama real estate program grew 281% since its launch in August 2025, with student Riley Bailey becoming the first to earn a license.

He landed a job with Zarzour Companies (a Mobile-based firm) and bought his first home.

Mobile residents can begin reserving limited tee times for foursomes today at the new Cypress Creek Golf Course before its soft-launch ceremony on Wed, Sept.

23 at 10 a.m. at 3700 Saint Andrews Lane North (featuring a driving range, tennis and pickleball courts, and picnic area).

The Great Alabama 650 paddle race returns from Oct.

3-13 as 32 paddlers from around the world test their endurance on the 650-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail + locals can cheer on the competitors as they navigate its challenging waters.