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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local non-profit is offering free summer classes to help parents improve banking skills, parenting, and safety with options available in-person and online. The program began with a Monday better banking session and will include a financial literacy session on May 31 along with Zoom classes for parents of young children and teens — community case manager Brian Hewes said the courses are designed to give parents the tools they need. WKRG News 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mike Thomas, 28, from Stockbridge, Ga., was captured Monday morning on I-65 in south Alabama—officers used spike strips to disable his vehicle after an overnight manhunt and his attempt to carjack another car before he fled on foot. AL.com
- ➤ At a Citronelle High School graduation party on May 11 on Tom Hopkins Road, a group left the party and got into an argument in a cul-de-sac that led to a shooting where 19-year-old Jaylon Rivers died and 18-year-old Zachary Morgan was hurt—Mobile County Sheriff’s officers arrested a juvenile suspect who now faces felony murder and robbery charges. AL.com
- ➤ Police responded on May 15 at 8:52 p.m. after Matthew Delaney was shot while sitting on his porch talking on his phone in Mobile—his family called his survival a miracle because the bullet missed major arteries—while investigators continue working the case. 1819 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile marked its history by breaking ground on a $5.1 million Africatown Welcome Center (across from Old Plateau Cemetery in Africatown) on May 19 and plans to open it in May, 2026. The city also unveiled bronze statues of Hall of Fame athletes (recognizing its legacy amid federal cuts to Black historical programs) to affirm its rich past. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Bay fisherman Charlie Gray, a Dauphin Island native with over 45 years of experience, has been appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board to replace Gary Wolfe who resigned in April & to advise on local conservation efforts in Montgomery. 1819 News
- ➤ Mobile’s Langan Park will start a $15.2 million lake dredging project in August — funded mainly by BP oil spill settlement money, the 18‑month work will standardize the lake depths to boost kayaking, canoeing and ecological health. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama’s 2026 election season begins as candidates for state offices will start raising funds on Monday for the May 19, 2026 primary—this race includes governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 140 legislative seats. Sen. Tuberville and other political leaders are weighing their options, and their decisions may change who runs and how the contests will unfold. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama has launched a free mental well-being platform called CredibleMind through a partnership among the Alabama Department of Public Health + Alabama Department of Mental Health + Jefferson County Department of Health + Mobile County Health Department to help residents quickly access confidential, personalized self-care resources and reduce the mental health care gap worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform offers immediate access to evidence-based tools for managing stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. NBC 15
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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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Juneteenth Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tours
10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. — History Museum of Mobile — $15-$20 — Explore the vault and discover African American contributions to Mobile's rich history.
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Second Annual Mobile Bay Street Rod Nationals
5-10 p.m. — The Grounds — Check website for entry details — Celebrate classic cars with enthusiasts from across the U.S. and Canada.
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