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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two teens riding an electric scooter were fatally struck on April 13th on County Road 65 near Airport Road when a 2006 Chevy Colorado lost control as the driver tried to avoid a collision — he remained on scene and is not facing charges.  AL.com

CRIME NEWS

  • Mobile Police arrested Joshua Hughes (42) on Friday, April 11 at approximately 11:00 p.m. at Chevron on Springhill Avenue when officers discovered he was impersonating an officer (wearing a polo shirt with a badge) and took him to Metro Jail.  UTV 44

CULTURE NEWS

  • Peabo Bryson will perform at Mobile Saenger Theatre on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale April 18 at 10 a.m. & prices start at $45.50.  UTV 44

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Mobile County Commission and LSAR signed a nonbinding letter of intent for Jubilee Park, a $60 million water park project on Halls Mill Road that will include indoor and outdoor attractions + a multiuse center, restaurants and RV sites. Parts of the park may open by 2027 and the full project is planned for spring, with construction expected to create 300 jobs and boost local revenue.  The Mobile Rundown

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Madeline Borchert, a 17-year-old junior at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, won the state science fair top prize for her project on RNAi pesticides that target invasive species, making her the first Mobilian to win this honor. She will compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus after her success at the Mobile Regional Science Fair and the subsequent Alabama Science and Engineering Fair at Auburn.  UTV 44

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Mobile City Council approved an $855,000 deal to buy the old Trinity Broadcasting Network building off West I-65 Service Road. City leaders said it might be renovated as a new animal shelter — a quicker option to the costly plan for a new facility.  The Mobile Rundown

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/21/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/30/25

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  • Mix & Mingle with Junior League Mobile

    6-8 p.m. — Greer's St. Louis Market — Free entry — Engage with community volunteers and learn how to make a positive impact in Mobile.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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