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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leroy softball coach Tabitha Baggett led her team to eight state tournaments while battling stage-4 breast cancer and died last year on Thursday when her health worsened after a craniotomy—funeral details will be announced on Friday. The Call News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mobile businesswoman Kenneshia Davis was sentenced in federal court for filing fraudulent tax returns after underreporting her income by more than $2 million between 2015 and 2017 — she received a sentence of one year and one day in prison and a $67,975 restitution order — her cousin Brandy Lynn Davis will be sentenced on July 10 after pleading guilty. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mobile police tried to stop a stolen car on Wednesday at 8:39 p.m. and chased its driver on foot until they caught 40-year-old Richard Terry – charged with retail theft, receiving stolen property, drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude – whose bond hearing is set for today. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Young, a Survivor veteran from Gulf Shores who finished fourth in 2022, is set to return on Survivor’s all-star 50th season premiering in Spring 2026 — joining a cast chosen by fan votes that includes several returning competitors. AL.com
- ➤ City of Mobile will host its 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park. The event offers live music and kids' activities plus free food, and vendors must register by June 12. UTV 44
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA awarded $261,000 to Alabama to help monitor coastal beach water quality and protect swimmers from harmful bacteria + the funds, part of a broader $9.7 million BEACH Act package, will support monitoring along the Gulf Coast as summer tourism increases. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prodisee Pantry said proposed federal budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid funding—estimated at $300 billion and $880 billion over the next decade—could raise food insecurity in Baldwin County as more families seek help amid rising costs. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he would run for the U.S. Senate seat, replacing Tommy Tuberville who is running for governor. Marshall (in his second full term and not eligible for another) said his record as attorney general shows his commitment to conservative values. AL.com
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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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Killer Beaz's Outrageously Funny Clean Comedy Show
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Revive Church — Proceeds benefit Ryan's Refuge — Experience the legendary clean comedy of Killer Beaz in Mobile, Alabama.
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Open House Event
2-4 p.m. — 6209 Waterbridge Ave — Free entry — Explore the best neighborhoods in Mobile during this open house event showcasing local charm.
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68th Annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals Community Night
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Experience a showcase of local talent and get a preview of the National Finals shows.
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Distinguished Young Women National Finals
7-10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Witness the talent and grace of young women from across the nation competing in this prestigious event.
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The 2025 General Assembly of The Church Of The Living God International
8 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Experience ten days of worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal at this dynamic assembly.
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