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Thursday, March 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Mardi Gras season in Mobile saw an increase in attendance to 1,367,141 and decreases in towed vehicles and arrests compared to 2024. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Police arrested 31-year-old Killian McMackin Hay for allegedly stealing a wallet from a Planet Fitness and using a credit card from it at a gas station. WKRG News 5
- ➤ 38-year-old Karlos Walker was identified by Mobile Police as the victim of a fatal shooting on McArthur Street. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile's Mardi Gras celebration saw an attendance of over 1.3 million people, marking an increase from the previous year. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ A Georgia family forms a lasting bond with friends over Mobile Mardi Gras, celebrating their connection with commemorative tattoos. WKRG News 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ VT MAE, a significant aerospace employer in Mobile, Alabama, is closing its operations to relocate jobs to Pensacola, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, impacting up to 500 positions. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile, Alabama, receives high bond ratings as it prepares to fund a new arena construction with a bond issue following City Council approval. NBC 15
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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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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10th Annual Inspiring Women on the Coast Conference
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa | $50 per person | Celebrate and connect with inspiring women at a motivational conference featuring guest speakers and a fashion show.
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