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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County law enforcement announced Alabama’s first criminal enterprise indictment—charging a Mobile rapper and two Prichard men with drug trafficking under a 2023 anti-gang statute. Lagniappe Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kay Ivey signed a resolution on Thursday honoring Mayor Sandy Stimpson for his loyal service in Mobile— the resolution praised his faith, prayers, and leadership to improve community life. Mayor Stimpson thanked the legislature and governor for their support— saying that serving his hometown has been the honor of a lifetime. 1819 News
- ➤ On Thursday, the Alabama League of Municipalities elected Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan as president and Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup as vice president during its 90th convention in Huntsville. They will serve a one-year term — representing over 450 municipal governments and working with state leaders to address legislative issues. 1819 News
- ➤ Earlier in May, the Alabama Supreme Court sided with Point Clear residents and upheld a lower court ruling that stopped RSA—the Retirement Systems of Alabama—from building a five-story project at the Grand Hotel building site. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ On Friday (May 16), Sen. Katie Britt told FM Talk 106.5 that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must dispose of dredged sediment in Mobile Bay responsibly to protect the bay and local commerce. She highlighted proposals in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act that require (at least 70% of dredged material to be reused) and include increased funding for oyster reef and wetland restoration. 1819 News
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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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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.
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Swamp Water Symphony Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Bull — $ — Experience the sounds of the American roots band Swamp Water Symphony from Mobile, Alabama.
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