Mobile
Daily News
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Alabama is welcoming new businesses as Aura Adventures has opened at OWA in Foley with glow-in-the-dark night kayak rides and real estate deals have brought Lanae’s large lease in Mobile, CPAP Plus’s new space in Foley Square, and three new retailers in Spanish Fort—Crave Cookies in Orange Beach and Gage’s Ice Cream in Gulf Shores are also now open. The city of Orange Beach has renamed the former Bear Point Cemetery as the Municipal Cemetery. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers responded on Sunday at 8:05 a.m. to a home on the 3900 block of Driftwood Drive East where a man died in a domestic shooting—Mobile SWAT took a suspect into custody and reported no threat to the public. AL.com
- ➤ At his Florida beach house, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville was swatted on Christmas Day 2023 when a fake call reporting a hostage situation with a ransom demand led police to search a gated resort community—this marked his second swatting incident amid questions over his residency as he eyes a potential governor run. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nate Bargatze, known as the clean comic for his off-color jokes without profanity or sexual humor, will perform at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m.—he is part of his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Orange Beach will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Margaritaville Resort at The Wharf on May 14 at 10 a.m. The 70-acre project will feature Margaritaville bars and restaurants, entertainment, a resort pool, cottages, condominiums, retail and meeting space, with developers, local dignitaries and community leaders offering updates — the first phase will open in 2027 — and the resort will be complete by spring. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Giovanni Williams attended the Jets rookie camp with his brothers — Quinnen and Quincy — and if he secures a roster spot, the Jets will be the first NFL team since 1927 to have three siblings playing together. Alabama Public Radio
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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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Brandon Styles Magic Show
7-8 p.m. — OWA Parks & Resort — Fun and engaging entertainment — Experience a delightful mix of magic and humor that'll leave you amazed and laughing.
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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-$65 — Witness over 100 youth basketball teams from the Gulf Coast compete for glory.
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On-Site Tour at Magnolia Manor
9 AM - 7 PM — Magnolia Manor — Free entry — Explore the best-rated senior living community known for its nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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