Good morning, Mobile.

The 6th Annual Turkey Bowl will take place on Nov.

16 at Hancock Whitney Stadium where it will offer 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to families in need—starting at 2:30 p.m.—and feature football games with youth teams and NFL Flag League champions. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama alongside local partners, the event aims to help those facing food insecurity.

Feeding the Gulf Coast is preparing for a surge in food need as SNAP benefits run out Saturday and a government shutdown has impacted over 34,000 individuals in its service area.

CEO Michael Ledger said that over 300,000 SNAP users—mostly seniors and families—will soon face extra hunger pressure and he urged community support through volunteering or donations.

The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals signed an agreement to build a 1,300-foot container berth that will boost Mobile’s port capacity by 50% once finished—construction will begin next year and take about two years.

This $131 million project is part of Phase V aimed at keeping Mobile ahead in the container gateway race.

Four Gulf Coast chefs returned home from the World Food Championships in Indianapolis after competing Oct 16-19 and earning golden tickets for next year while sharing new skills and stories.

Chef McGill will compete in the Gulf Coast MacDown on Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the chefs are gearing up for more local contests.

The city painted new traffic lanes and marked parking on St—Anthony Street in downtown Mobile today to help drivers adjust to its shift from one-way to two-way between Broad and Royal streets.

This change is part of the Downtown Street Optimization project that is set to make the area safer and more friendly for pedestrians.

Starting in November, Mobile will give iPads to frequent 911 callers to connect them with mental health services (an effort led by Dr. Cindy Gipson) that aims to reduce costly EMS responses, which now exceed $1 million a year.

The program will build on a successful pilot with law enforcement to help link callers with clinical support and lower the strain on emergency teams.

McGill-Toolen became the first team in state history to win four straight Class 7A volleyball championships when it beat Thompson 3-1 at Bill Harris Arena Thursday—MVP Catherine McClain led with 20 kills.

St. Michael won 25-20 against UMS-Wright on a last-second touchdown pass by Gunner Rivers after he overcame three interceptions, giving the Cardinals their first undefeated regular season—Baker beat Vigor 21-12 and St. Paul’s edged Spanish Fort 28-24 with a game-winning score by Tank Jones. These close football games improved local teams' records as they prepared for upcoming playoff rounds.

Former NFL quarterback and current head coach Phillip Rivers advanced as one of 52 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class from 128 nominees—he is one of three quarterbacks under consideration including Drew Brees and Eli Manning.

South Alabama’s soccer team was named the first seed in the Sun Belt tournament—finishing the season 10-3-3 overall and winning the West Division.

They will face No. 8 Louisiana at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex—beginning their tournament run.

4th Annual Gulf Coast Mac Down

11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — $14 for ages 6 and up — Celebrate macaroni and cheese with a cook-off and family-friendly fun.

Christmas Sip and Shop

1-4 p.m. — Richards-DAR House Museum — Unique Christmas items — Enjoy an early Christmas shopping experience at Caroline's Closet.

The Man Who Came to Dinner

7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Civic Theatre — $15 to $18 — Enjoy the comedic chaos when a celebrity guest overstays his welcome in this classic play.

Magnolia Run

8-11 a.m. — Jesses Restaurant — Registration fee required — A friendly gathering for runners and walkers in the scenic town of Magnolia Springs.

Bring Your Own Device Workshop

10-11 a.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Registration recommended — Get assistance with your digital devices and library apps in a helpful session.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags

3-4 p.m. — USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park — Free entry — Honor our veterans with patriotic music, presentations, and a flag parade featuring local students.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and songs designed to promote early literacy for preschool-aged children and all ages welcome.

Teen Takeover at Parkway Branch

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon filled with video games, board games, crafts, and fun activities designed for teens.

Port City Classic

8-11 p.m. — Ladd-Peebles Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the vibrant HBCU spirit with an exciting matchup between Alabama State and Mississippi Valley State.

Living History Festival at Fort Condé

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Colonial Fort Condé — Free entry — Experience life in the 18th century with hands-on demonstrations and exciting swordfighting shows.