Good morning, Mobile.

Officers responded on May 13th to The Williams Motel after a report that Mobile man Jarrett Packer (52) physically assaulted a woman by forcing her to stay in her room when she tried to leave and demanded money from her, leaving her with minor injuries, and he was charged with domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment (investigation ongoing).

On May 6, an Alabama mother from Citronelle allegedly drove her car off U.S. Route 45 after showing signs of alcohol impairment, which resulted in the death of her 5-year-old child and left her other two children injured—she has been charged with manslaughter and faces restrictions if released.

Mobile Police Department officers arrested 28-year-old Jammie Lamont McCovery after he led them on a car chase on I-65 and then on foot following a crash near Dauphin Island Parkway—he is charged with first-degree marijuana possession, felony attempt to elude, and possession of a controlled substance.

Afrikaner refugees from South Africa arrived in Alabama on May 12 and Inspiritus, a local nonprofit, said it will help them secure services+ while thousands of other refugees remain stranded due to a paused federal resettlement program.

Alabama's 2017 Memorial Preservation Act stops local officials from removing Confederate monuments without special approval, so about 175 remain while only 18 have been removed or renamed since 2018—reports show that removals peaked in 2020.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources rolled out new security features for EBT cards that let users disable card transactions and get alerts for account activity to protect SNAP benefits from fraud.

Consumers can activate these tools through the ConnectEBT website (or app) while the department works with its vendor to add further security enhancements.

Baldwin County legislators did not pass HB486 before the session ended—this bill was needed to renew the special 2-mill tax that funds North Baldwin Infirmary due to a dispute over sales tax revenue.

Lawmakers plan to revisit the measure next session while local officials warn that the rural hospital's funding may be at risk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

3-4 p.m. — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Experience an interactive journey through Australian music and culture with the Didgeridoo Down Under Show.

Swamp Water Symphony Concert

6-10 p.m. — The Bull — $ — Experience the sounds of the American roots band Swamp Water Symphony from Mobile, Alabama.