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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash on Ramsey Road near Nelson Road involved a school bus at 3:02 p.m. on May 2—three children were injured and taken to a local hospital. NBC 15
- ➤ Horace Withers—point guard for the Mobile Hurricanes—rescued a child from a house fire with quick action that prevented further injury. Lagniappe Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Police confirmed that Jonathan Braswell, a 50-year-old reported missing on Friday, was identified as the victim of a hit-and-run that occurred earlier in the week near Greenlawn Drive and Morningside Drive—traffic homicide investigators are now working the case. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new video shows dredge spoil dumped into Mobile Bay as part of a port widening project — experts warn that dumping 90 million cubic yards of spoil over 20 years could damage oyster reefs and seagrass. Local baykeepers and fishermen say the extra mud has already harmed vital habitats. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Friday that Monica Carroll will be the new executive director of Alabama's Farm Service Agency; Carroll (a Dale County farmer who raises poultry and cattle and grows row crops) will start on May 5 to support conservation and disaster programs for farmers. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former All-Pro center Rodney Hudson, once one of the NFL's best players, will join the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame — a nod to his outstanding career. WKRG News 5
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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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Food Truck Festival
4-8 p.m. — Mobile Museum of Art — Free entry — Indulge in diverse local flavors from the area's best food trucks while surrounded by art and community spirit.
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2025 Ballin' On The Bay Showcase Basketball Tournament
4 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Tickets $25 to $65 — Witness top youth teams from the Southeast compete at this premier basketball tournament.
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