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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clean Water Alabama will host its first Fish Fry and Fun event on April 26 at the Coastal Community College Amphitheater in Fairhope to support local waterway education; guests will enjoy a $10 Southern meal featuring fried fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, baked beans and a drink while live local entertainment helps raise funds for Clean Water Alabama's outreach efforts — tickets are expected to sell fast. UTV 44
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Mobile firefighter died when a Ford Mustang struck a group of motorcyclists outside Semmes on Sunday night—killing him and two others. Lagniappe Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 15th at 9:04 a.m., Mobile Police responded to a theft in progress at Dollar General at 1310 Springhill Avenue—where a store employee confronted 30-year-old Nicholas King, who pulled a knife before fleeing and was later detained with no injuries reported. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama House passed House Bill 509, which stops state agencies from killing or testing deer owned by licensed game breeders unless a disease is found — the bill had 84 votes to 8 with nine abstentions — and it now goes to the Senate for review. 1819 News
- ➤ Foley City Council approved a lease agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes on April 8 to install Baldwin County's first baby box at the city's main fire station. Fire Chief Joey Darby said the system will go through a detailed testing phase before installation—drawing on a similar project in Mobile two months ago. UTV 44
- ➤ Foley is preparing to install Baldwin County's first Safe Haven Baby Box at its main fire station after City Council approved a lease on April 8 with the nonprofit Safe Haven Baby Boxes. The box will undergo a detailed testing phase to ensure proper operation—local churches and businesses have already stepped in to support the project. Gulf Coast Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kitti Cooper shows how gardeners in South Alabama can grow tomatoes by choosing the right varieties and using proper watering and pest control methods—like vacuuming stink bugs and mulching to prevent blossom end rot. The guide explains when to pick tomatoes as they begin to change color and advises rotating crops with beans to boost soil nitrogen. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile’s Hall of Fame Walk moved closer to completion when 9-foot bronze statues honoring Hank Aaron, Robert Brazile, Satchel Paige, Billy Williams, Ozzie Smith and Willie McCovey were installed at the park yesterday. The nearly $10 million project will open to the public by June—giving locals a chance to step onto a platform that celebrates greatness. WKRG News 5
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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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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.
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