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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ono Men's Club, composed of about 100 Ono Island residents, donated $2,000 to the Christian Service Center in Gulf Shores—continuing a decade-long tradition of supporting local charities. The center is a volunteer-run agency that provides emergency help to families in crisis. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ On Friday, inspectors visited South Haven Apartments off Dauphin Island Parkway and found issues including an exterior door cut too short—leaving a wide gap that confirmed residents’ complaints about poor living conditions. The city confirmed the visit and said Millennia Properties, the complex owner, would follow up on the concerns. UTV 44
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Austal USA in Mobile christened its first steel ship for the U.S. Navy—the Future USNS Billy Frank Jr.—on Saturday with ship sponsor Peggen Frank leading the ceremony. The ship is named for a Native American leader who fought for fishing rights and is the first of four steel vessels the shipyard will build alongside its aluminum boats. WKRG News 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 30, Mobile police arrested Joseph Jones — 36 — after he allegedly stole a Kubota track loader and led officers on an interstate chase captured on video, during which the loader struck a police car and he reportedly tried to hit an officer; he was shot and later taken to a hospital. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lucy Buffett will play Vi in the musical Grease to honor her mother's love for theater. Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre will stage the show from April 30 through May 3 at Henry George Park in Fairhope — and she will join rehearsals in the last two weeks of April. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Conservation stated that Big Creek Lake is open to the public — though MAWSS, which owns the lake and supplies Mobile's water, has kept it closed. Lawmakers will review the opinion at a public hearing on Tuesday in Montgomery as they consider a bill aimed at protecting recreational access. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) said he fully supports gaming in the state and is in talks with a potential casino sponsor that would include African American ownership to benefit his community; he warned new dollars are needed after DOGE took $290 million from public health and mental health programs. Lawmakers are now working behind the scenes on a gambling package. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vic Moten, a senior for the Daphne Trojans, reached her 1,000th career strikeout on March 27 when she struck out the first batter on four pitches in a 17-0 win over Foley - she now will join the Alabama Crimson Tide. Gulf Coast Media
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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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LODA ArtWalk Celebrates National Pet Day
6-9 p.m. — Downtown Mobile Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate National Pet Day with local artisans, activities, and a pet photo station.
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Mobile Chocolate Festival
3 PM — Cypress Cove — Benefiting Penelope House — Dive into a sweet celebration at the 15th Annual festival featuring delightful chocolate treats.
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The Reader’s Choice Book Club
1-2 p.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a dynamic discussion of 'The Underground Library' by Jennifer L. Ryan.
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Napoleon Dynamite - Film Screening and Conversation
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Tickets available — Experience a live screening of Napoleon Dynamite with cast members Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries.
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Mobile Bay Anime Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Daphne Civic Center — Buy tickets — Celebrate anime, manga, and pop culture with diverse guests and vendors in a family-friendly environment.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — $69 Adults, $39 Children — Delight in an artisan brunch with live music and holiday favorites.
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Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo
April 21-23 — Mobile Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate skill development and career readiness at this annual conference and expo.
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