Mobile
Daily News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Police Department said a man was injured Tuesday near Moffett Road (close to I-65) when another man struck him with a tool after an argument; the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment (an investigation is ongoing). WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mobile police said that a man sustained a non-life-threatening knife wound early Tuesday when an unidentified suspect exited a vehicle on Dauphin Island Parkway—he stabbed him during the incident. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Mobile police arrested 41-year-old Darryl Wiley— a repeat offender— on Monday after he was released from a local hospital following his flight from officers on April 24 and charged him with felony attempting to elude and trafficking cocaine. UTV 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Blakeley State Park will host two special events on May 9. In the afternoon guests will board one-hour cruises to the SS United States from the Mobile Convention Center dock with historian John Sledge as he explains the ship’s past and its future as a man-made reef off Florida coast, and later the park will offer a free live concert by local band High Cotton at 6:30 p.m.—guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Gulf Coast Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak will launch Mardi Gras Service, a twice-daily train between Mobile and New Orleans that stops in Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula—this new service honors local Mardi Gras traditions while offering riders connections to longer Amtrak routes. Fares and schedules will be announced when service begins in a few weeks. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile city leaders are discussing spending $428,880 on repairs for the 21-year-old cruise terminal parking deck and considering a larger garage to let a second cruise ship dock. Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the current deck cannot have more levels and noted that taxpayers spend about $300,000 a year on maintenance. UTV 44
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers passed HB437 to create the state's first shark alert system that sends texts only after an unprovoked shark attack on Mobile and Baldwin county beaches — the bill now heads to the Senate with Gov. Ivey expected to sign it soon. Local agencies will use FEMA’s IPAWS tool to send alerts in a small area, and the measure was inspired by 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack last year. AL.com
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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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Little Flower Vaccine Clinic
9-11 a.m. — Little Flower School — Affordable vaccines for pets — Get your furry friends vaccinated with low-cost services and support local animal welfare.
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32nd Annual First Light Community of Mobile Football Preview
6-8:30 p.m. — Mitchell Center — $70 per person — Celebrate local football and support community sports at this annual preview event.
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Dave Matthews Tribute Band
8-11 p.m. — The Merry Widow — Presale $20/ Day of Show $25 — Enjoy a night filled with the spirited sounds of the Dave Matthews Tribute Band.
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12th Annual Gulf Coast Showdown AAU Basketball Tournament
Multiple sessions — Mobile Convention Center — Admission fees may apply — Watch over 130 youth teams compete in an exciting three-day basketball tournament.
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Mobile Sunrise Pickleball Event
2 PM – 2 AM — 4101 Wimbledon Dr W, Mobile, AL — Check local listings for fees — Join the pickleball community in Mobile for lessons, courts, and tournaments.
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2025 Project Homeless Connect
8 AM – 2 PM — The Grounds — Free services available — A day to connect those experiencing homelessness with vital resources and services in the community.
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Port City Pacers 5K Race
7:30-11:00 a.m. — Medal of Honor Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun and challenging 5K cross-country race benefiting local scholarships.
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Import Face-Off Car Show
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Mobile International Speedway — $20, kids 10 and under free — Gear up for exciting car competitions, drifting, and more at this vibrant car show.
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May Spring/Summer Market in the Park
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Cathedral Square — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and artisanal goods from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in the park.
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