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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a call about a 17ft Cape Horn vessel with the motor running Sunday morning in Biloxi Bay and later found the body of a missing man around 2:30 p.m. — between Biloxi and Ocean Springs. WKRG News 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from SeaD Consulting tested shrimp at 44 restaurants in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Foley from March 23rd to 27th—using random selection—and found that 19 restaurants claiming to use Gulf wild-caught shrimp instead used imported shrimp. The study named 25 local shrimp suppliers—restaurants not in the test said they are wrongly accused and plan to address the issue. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ OWA Parks and Resort will host its 21st annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival from May 1st through 3rd. Lagniappe Daily
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 12 Alabama baseball split the first two games against Mississippi State but lost the decisive rubber match—falling 4-2—ending the series. The Crimson Tide moved to a 29-8 overall record and will host UAB Tuesday at 6 p.m. 1819 News
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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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Happy Hour Social Meetup
4-6 p.m. — The Admiral Hotel, Downtown — Free entry — Connect with locals over drinks and good conversation in a fun atmosphere.
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Pharoahs Mobile Alabama Chapter Cruise-In
3-6 p.m. — Piggly Wiggly University — Free entry — Bring your cruiser and compete for the Best Cruiser trophy while enjoying the community atmosphere.
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Gov't Mule Concert
10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Gov't Mule live on stage.
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Basic Orientation Plus Training
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — TVTC Safety Training Centers — Members $45, Non-members $65 — Get the essential OSHA training every employee needs to stay safe on the job.
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
4-10 p.m. — OWA Parks & Resort — Family-friendly activities — Experience the vibrant spectacle of colorful hot air balloons along with games and crafts for kids.
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