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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Legacy Leadership Institute — a program by the Area Agency on Aging and the University of South Alabama — will host a three-day event from March 24th to March 26th to help seniors connect with local volunteer opportunities. The free program will offer daily lunches, educational sessions, and certificates at Mobile venues including the AAA office and USA Faculty Club for retired individuals to learn how to lead community projects. Gulf Coast Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A source who released dash cam and body-worn camera footage of the officer-involved shooting death of Otis French Jr. in Bay Minette said federal court filings had a website & password that made the videos available to the public. He posted the footage online to show the truth and hopes the focus shifts to whether all the officer's actions were justified in the ongoing investigation. 1819 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile officials announced plans to honor local legend Jimmy Buffett with a large bronze sculpture to be placed along the waterfront at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico. The Mobile Arts Council is accepting artist proposals until April 25 for work inspired by Buffett images from 2000 to 2015— and the new tribute will debut during the 4th Annual Son of a Sailor Festival in September 2026. The Mobile Rundown
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence got state board approval last week to offer new ways for professionals to become teachers without returning to a traditional college program. The program lets industry experts, military veterans, and career changers get into classrooms quickly — a change made after a 2023 law required the board to accept alternative certification options. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Fairhope assistant coach Joel Williams is returning to Eastern Shore as the Spanish Fort Toros’ new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He enters his 44th season after Mississippi College discontinued its program last November—he brings decades of coaching experience to a team that went 9-3 last season. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Sam Williams was introduced as the new head football coach at UMS-Wright yesterday after a 45-10 record at Brandon and three trips to the state championship; he said he will be his own guy and plans to lead a faster, more aggressive team while the school supports his new style. The change comes as UMS-Wright seeks to revitalize its program by adopting a quicker offensive approach and a disciplined defense. The Call News
- ➤ The South Alabama Jaguars' basketball season ended abruptly when the NIT extended and then revoked its invitation on Sunday night due to a scheduling mix-up with another team—coach Richie Riley called the error inexcusable. 1819 News
- ➤ The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is accepting youth registrations for spring sports programs—NFL Flag football, track and field and girls’ volleyball are among the offerings. The NFL Flag free clinic at Sage Park was held on March 15 at 9 a.m.—new sign-ups for track and field and girls’ volleyball remain open through April 19. City of Mobile
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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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Saints Run 5K and Fun Run
2-4 p.m. — St. Paul's Episcopal School — Registration required — Participate in a certified 5K or 1-mile fun run to support the Chad Saucier Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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G.L.A.M. Leadership and Etiquette Event
12-2 p.m. — Fuse Project — Register now — A transformative experience for young girls to step into their power and embrace their inner queen!
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Oyster Revel
1-4 p.m. — Fort Condé Inn — Ages 21+ — An unforgettable afternoon of merriment with local chefs showcasing Mobile Bay's favorite oysters.
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20th Artys Awards
6-9 p.m. — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — $65 ($75 at the door) — Celebrate local artists and performances at Mobile's premier arts award show.
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