Mobile
Daily News
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Roy Powell, 72, pastor of Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church in Saraland, allegedly pistol-whipped a man on Mobile Street during a robbery, then returned to apologize & was arrested on Wednesday and released on a $40,000 bond. AL.com
- ➤ On Thursday, FBI Mobile and local agencies — including Elberta PD, BCSO, and MCSO — detained 18 people in Baldwin County during an immigration operation. UTV 44
- ➤ Mobile Police Department officers held a traffic operation from May 24 to May 25 to ensure vehicles were properly insured, registered, and that drivers were not drinking and driving—resulting in 36 citations and 16 warnings—with most citations issued for speeding. WKRG News 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NOAA is proposing an emergency action to raise red grouper catch limits from 4.96 million to 8.28 million pounds — the move will extend the recreational season to ease economic hardships. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will accept public comments on the proposal until June 12. UTV 44
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Port dredging is raising concerns among environmentalists, residents, and business owners because the project will add 90 million cubic yards of spoil to Mobile Bay over the next 20 years — critics say the federal government is not following its own water quality rules. The Alabama Port Authority and the Army Corps of Engineers continue to work on ways to protect the bay as they deepen and widen the channel. 1819 News
- ➤ Hurricane hunters are preparing for an above average season as they ready their aircraft and crews for short-notice flights — they plan to drop 15 to 30 dropsondes per mission to share real-time storm data once hurricane season starts on June 1. NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys with the Alabama ABC Board, ALEA, and the Petroleum — Convenience Marketers of Alabama signed an agreement in federal court on Thursday that loosens restrictions on vape products in convenience stores under a new law set to limit sales tomorrow. Under the agreement, P&CMA will withdraw its motion for a temporary restraining order — and the stipulation remains in effect until the case is resolved. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Hospital launched its annual Junior Volunteer program on May 30 by accepting 50 high school students from Baldwin and Mobile counties to serve in various hospital departments and learn about health careers. The program runs from June 2 through July 25 and requires students to maintain a B average (selected from 12 area schools). Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Late softball coach Tabitha Baggett was celebrated for her keen strategy and tough love (her favorite No. 5 jersey is still honored by her son) that built a winning team, and coach Chan Lowe led the team to the state tournament while holding onto her coaching texts for guidance. Her legacy endures in the lasting impact she made on players both on and off the field. The Call News
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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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Book Signing with Billie L. Rowland and Carrie Dalby
4-5:30 p.m. — The Haunted Book Shop — Free entry — Explore rich narratives of Mobile's history with celebrated authors in a charming venue.
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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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