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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mobile announces additional parking options for the 2025 Mardi Gras season to accommodate attendees, featuring a $10 flat rate and security measures. City of Mobile
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver was air-lifted to a hospital following a serious vehicle crash in Mobile County, requiring an extensive extrication effort by EMS and fire department personnel. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 32-year-old man was arrested for shooting a woman during an argument, as reported by the Mobile Police Department. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Ramon White, charged with murder following a home invasion, briefly escaped custody at Mobile PD Headquarters but was quickly recaptured. UTV 44
- ➤ A 57-year-old from Mobile was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of Eldred Bogan. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident at a gas station on Moffet Road. Lagniappe Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Troy Cornelius, a long-time Mobile Bay oyster farmer, expresses concerns that dredging and restoration projects could devastate the local oyster population and ecosystem. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newly appointed House Infrastructure Committee member, Shomari Figures, positions himself to potentially secure funding for Alabama's I-10 bridge project. 1819 News
SHOP NEWS
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Commodity Concert at Oyster City Brewing Company
A live music event featuring the band COMMODITY at Oyster City Brewing Company in Mobile, AL.
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Excursion to Alabama's Historic Site of Old Mobile
Experience a unique cruise through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta to visit the archaeological remains of Alabama's first European settlement, guided by a renowned local scholar.
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Reese's Senior Bowl 2025
The Reese's Senior Bowl is an annual college football all-star game showcasing top NFL draft prospects held at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
The Original Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their renowned ball-handling skills and entertainment during their action-packed World Tour at the Mitchell Center.
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Mobile Art Meet - Community Creativity Session
Participants are invited to bring their art supplies for a creative session while enjoying bubble tea at Chatime Mobile, fostering connections and inspiration among local artists.
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The Hal Williams Collegiate Golf Tournament
This is a 54-hole men’s college golf tournament hosted by the University of South Alabama, featuring team and individual competitions.
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Secondhand Jive Reunion Show at The Brickyard
Tuscaloosa's renowned groove band, Secondhand Jive, will perform live for a one-night reunion at The Brickyard, featuring their signature electrifying rhythms.
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