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Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nathaniel Spurgeon, a retired Marine from Fairhope, shared his painful ordeal at a city council meeting after his wife and mother-in-law were kidnapped for ransom in 2021—an event that raised concerns about violent library materials—and urged local leaders to review guidelines after the Alabama Public Library Service paused funding for Fairhope Public Library. 1819 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters said hurricane preparedness week will begin Sunday to give Mobile residents time to get ready before the season officially starts on June 1. A Colorado State University outlook (17 named storms, 9 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes) suggests an above-average season with a 33 percent chance of Gulf Coast impact (new tools include a smaller uncertainty cone and a 72-hour advisory period for potential tropical cyclones). AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In March, Rep. Shomari Figures introduced a bipartisan bill to offer rural hospitals up to $5 million in grants for operational costs as he warned that six more hospitals in his district could close in coming years. He said the proposed funding is needed to keep local hospitals open and support economic stability in rural communities — a measure aimed at addressing the growing healthcare crisis. AL.com
- ➤ Fairhope attorneys asked a Baldwin County judge to grant summary judgment in the ongoing lawsuit filed by 68 Ventures over denied subdivision projects—an action following two and a half years of legal dispute. Lagniappe Daily
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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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