Mobile
Daily News
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile Public Library removed 'Sex is a Funny Word,' a graphic children's comic book, from multiple branches for review due to its content on nudity, masturbation, and gender identity. 1819 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were hospitalized following a shooting close to University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, with one man detained as investigations proceed. NBC 15
- ➤ Mobile police are investigating after a man was found deceased in his car within a Royal Street parking garage on Ash Wednesday. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ The Mobile County Sheriff's Office offers a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual who left a severely injured dog in a garbage bag on the side of the road in Grand Bay, Alabama. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mobile police arrested a 26-year-old man for stealing a truck from AutoNation and attempting to elude capture, with two passengers fleeing the scene. WKRG News 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile, Alabama, unveils its inaugural Resilience Plan, a collaboration aimed at fortifying the city against diverse challenges including environmental and economic factors. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile City Council will discuss a contract for beaver removal and consider an increase in lodging tax. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Amtrak is close to announcing the start date for the New Orleans-to-Mobile passenger rail service, aiming for summer 2025, pending funding and operating agreements. UTV 44
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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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Mobile Harbor Cruise Featuring SS United States
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Historic Blakeley State Park — Cost info not specified — Experience a two-hour journey through the bustling Port of Mobile aboard the historic SS United States.
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Live Music in the Park
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Blakeley State Park — Check for food availability — Enjoy soulful Folk and Americana tunes by Kalyn Muller in a beautiful park setting.
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SS United States Water Tour
3-4:30 p.m. | Perdido Queen Dinner Cruises and Events | Ticket required | Experience a guided tour of the historic SS United States from the water, learning its remarkable story and legacy.
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