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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit filed by the grandmother of a non-verbal resident accuses a Mobile County nursing home of covering up alleged sexual abuse when a male resident entered her room on December 10—an incident that repeated on January 13—and staff delayed medical tests and failed to alert law enforcement. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025 last weekend in Montgomery, members reviewed a report by Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship that proposed extending the red snapper season during peak summer and adjusting the deer bag limit, and they approved the recommendation. The meeting also covered major State Parks projects and improvements to boating access and online reservations—efforts aimed at boosting outdoor activities. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama House approved a bill that will require probate judges to check votes after countywide or statewide races. House Bill 30 lets each county's canvassing board pick one precinct and one race at random for an audit—judges compare at least 30 ballots by hand with machine counts and then post the results on the Secretary of State website. NBC 15
- ➤ On Wednesday, a litter crew cleaned trash along the 1-65 service roads, picking up plastic bags, bottles and dumped items — including shopping carts — as conditions worsened, James Gordon of the Alabama Department of Transportation said. Last year, the state spent 9.4 million dollars on cleanup — with Mobile and Baldwin counties spending 800,000 — and ALDOT urged drivers to secure their trash and join volunteer efforts. UTV 44
- ➤ Governor Ivey signed Senate Bill 67 on Tuesday, March 18 to boost veteran services by reforming ADVA’s structure—she also named Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton as the new ADVA commissioner, effective Wednesday, March 19. NBC 15
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns after several mass shootings last year— the bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey and will take effect immediately if signed. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ Orange Beach approved a project to build a new outdoor memorial honoring veterans and first responders on March 11 and awarded the bid to Badger Building Inc. with a budget up to $561,685. Construction will begin in the next 2 or 3 weeks and is expected to finish by late fall. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Bayside Academy athletes recently competed in national indoor track meets—Madeline Dudley cleared 4’ 11” in the high jump at Nike Indoor Nationals in New York while eighth grader Avery Therrell ran the 800-meter at New Balance Indoor Nationals in Massachusetts. Their performances repeated previous results and underscored consistent progress in the school’s track program. Gulf Coast Media
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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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