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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park will host an Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with live music by Tip Tops and Fly By Radio plus fireworks at 9, interactive games, food trucks, and parking costing $10 for cars and $30 for RVs.  1819 News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Early Wednesday morning, officers responded at approximately 7:31 a.m. to a crash at I-10 and Highway 90 where one vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree, killing driver Taylor Goff (33) while the other driver was not hurt.  AL.com

CRIME NEWS

  • James Dean 'Jimmy' Bulger (60) was convicted of theft by deception and financial exploitation for stealing $8.4 million from an elderly man over more than two years; he used the funds to buy luxury vehicles, designer goods, and build an 8,000 square foot mansion while his sentencing is set for July 21.  AL.com
  • Mobile County authorities arrested Timothy Taylor (38) of Wilmer after he allegedly stole a white pickup truck and led law enforcement on a chase that began on Moffett Road and ended when he ran on foot.  WKRG News 5
  • Taras Kosmirak, a Ukrainian war refugee 35 years old, pleaded guilty this week for trying to move a Mobile woman to Brooklyn for prostitution—he was caught at a Gulf Shores pick-up at 6:45 p.m. on March 14 and two others face human trafficking charges in Baldwin County.  1819 News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Yellow-billed cuckoos are seen in local forests during summer and are known as rain crows because their call comes before rain. Scientists and bird groups—working with the University of South Alabama—are tagging the birds and testing their DNA to learn more about their migration and nesting habits.  AL.com

HEALTH NEWS

  • After years of legal gridlock and court battles, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced that investigative hearings can proceed so that patients may access medical marijuana this Fall. Foley-based Specialty Medical Products and Oscity Labs received an integrated facility license and Foley-based Green Health Laboratories was given a lab license — with former justice Bernard Harwood set to oversee the hearings.  UTV 44

SPORTS NEWS

  • Next week, 9-foot-tall bronze statues honoring Mobile sports hall-of-famers will be unveiled—several athletes with their likeness attend the ceremony to mark the occasion.  Lagniappe Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 6/25/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/26/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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  • Half Day Meditation Retreat with Monk Choo

    8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Meditation Center of Alabama — Donation-based — Experience tranquility and self-discovery through guided meditation with skilled instructors.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • 24-Hour Polaris Slingshot Adventure

    24 hours — Continental Battery Sales & Service — Rental Fee — Explore Mobile in a thrilling Polaris Slingshot with a customized itinerary.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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  • Fourth of July Celebration

    6-9:30 p.m. — USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, games, and a dazzling fireworks display.

    Fri, 7/4/25

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  • The Bigger & Better Summer Bash

    11 PM – 4 AM — 351 St Francis St, Mobile, AL — Paid venue parking — Get ready for a night filled with music, food, games, and fun at the ultimate summer party.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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  • Forever Ozzy - Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath

    7-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience a tribute to rock legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath in Mobile.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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  • Dementia and Future Planning Seminar

    10-11 a.m. — Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center — Free entry — Learn about legal and financial planning for dementia at this informative seminar.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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