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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Multiple public auctions for abandoned vehicles are scheduled in Mobile County, Alabama, from April to May 2025, offering various makes and models for purchase. The Call News
- ➤ Mobile's Mardi Gras parade schedule has been adjusted due to severe weather warnings, with two afternoon parades starting earlier and the Order of Myths Parade now featuring floats only. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, following a shootout between groups in a Mobile parking lot. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama faces an enhanced severe weather risk with potential hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain forecasted from Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday. AL.com
- ➤ Mobile's extensive Mardi Gras celebrations lead to significant waste and environmental concerns, but efforts are underway to create eco-friendly, biodegradable beads to reduce pollution. Alabama Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Austal USA settled a lawsuit with 53 employees who were terminated for not complying with the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate after their exemption requests were denied. 1819 News
- ➤ Janie Andrews seeks answers and legal reform after her husband, Larry Andrews, dies under disputed circumstances in a Mobile-area hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, armed with his journal detailing his final days. 1819 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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ZZ Top with McKinley James Live Concert
Enjoy a live performance by the iconic rock band ZZ Top along with opening act McKinley James at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, Alabama.
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Royal Hanneford Circus Live at Greater Gulf State Fair
The Royal Hanneford Circus will perform live at the Greater Gulf State Fair in Mobile, providing an entertaining experience for attendees.
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Craft Beer Festival and Concert Series at Bellingrath
This event features an all-day craft beer festival and concert series, showcasing local music, a variety of craft brews, and local vendors in the scenic Bellingrath Gardens during springtime.
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Trash Panda Concert
Experience a live music performance by Trash Panda at The Merry Widow in Mobile.
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Mobile Boat Show 2025
The Mobile Boat Show showcases a variety of boats, motors, and marine accessories, featuring activities for families and special pricing on admission.
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Red and the Revelers Live at Brickyard
Experience high-energy swamp soul music from Red and the Revelers, a local band from Mobile, AL.
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Digital Marketing Certificate Program at University of South Alabama
This program offers comprehensive training in digital marketing, including personalized mentoring and career services for aspiring professionals.
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CBMC/WRC Breakfast with Speaker Chad Robichaux
Enjoy a breakfast event featuring guest speaker Chad Robichaux, a former Marine and author focused on veteran support and resilience.
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Pharaohs Mobile Alabama Chapter Cruise-In Event
This monthly cruise-in features a trophy award for the Best Cruiser at Piggly Wiggly in Mobile.
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Experience the Historic SS United States
3:00-4:30 p.m. | Perdido Queen Dinner Cruises and Events | Ticket required | Witness the iconic SS United States and hear stories of its legendary past from the water.
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