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Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over 150 people and community leaders celebrated the opening of Isom Clemon Civil Rights Memorial Park in downtown Mobile, honoring the legacy of civil and labor rights leader Isom Clemon.  WKRG News 5
  • Halls Mill Road in Mobile, Ala., is temporarily closed for emergency water leak repairs with detours in place for drivers.  WKRG News 5
  • The last four Daughters of Charity nuns are departing from USAHealth Providence Hospital in Mobile after 184 years of service, marking the end of an era.  Lagniappe Daily

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Austal USA received approval from Mobile's Industrial Development Board to proceed with a submarine module manufacturing complex.  Lagniappe Daily

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Mary Travis, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Gilliard Elementary in Mobile, Alabama, was honored with the 2024-25 Milken Educator Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to education.  Alabama Public Radio
  • A cybersecurity breach at PowerSchool, impacting tens of millions of U.S. students, highlights significant lapses in data protection measures and raises concerns over the safeguarding of children's personal information.  NBC 15

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Mobile County Sheriff's Office's takeover of the ankle monitoring program is delayed as they finalize the intergovernmental funding agreement and system set-up, with the Mobile City Council reviewing a funding arrangement to cover half of the $1.6 million start-up costs.  UTV 44
  • Mobile firefighters are appealing a lawsuit to the Alabama Supreme Court that challenges their exclusion from an incentive pay plan, despite the city's recent budget adjustments to include pay raises for most first responders.  UTV 44
  • Sean Fisher, a veteran officer of nearly two decades, is no longer employed with the Mobile Police Department, with details on the departure unprovided due to personnel matters.  UTV 44

SPORTS NEWS

  • The NCAA beach volleyball championships, originally planned for Huntington Beach, California, will relocate to Gulf Shores, Alabama, due to the impact of Southern California wildfires.  Alabama Public Radio

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Mon, 2/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Free Community Archiving Day at Historic Avenue Cultural Center

    This event offers community members the opportunity to digitize and preserve scannable family valuables with professional guidance at the Historic Avenue Cultural Center in Mobile, Alabama.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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