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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, ALEA agents raided hemp shops in Enterprise, Troy, Clanton, Wetumpka and Pelham with warrants alleging the stores were selling marijuana ahead of the July 1 smokable hemp ban — leaving business owners like Jennifer Boozer scrambling to sell inventory and face major losses. 1819 News
- ➤ A Fairhope man is accused of using a golf club to kill his mother and injure his father—court documents detail the incident. Lagniappe Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning screenwriter and author Gus Nicholson will share his new novel The Romance Section at the Fairhope Public Library on Thursday, June 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. as he leads a reading and interactive discussion on family, scandal + redemption set in Fairhope, Mobile and Cumminsville. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Netflix's upcoming documentary, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, will tell how Mobile became a safe harbor for Carnival Triumph in 2013 when an engine fire left the ship adrift with 4,229 passengers—its 82-day stay brought crises like a fatal accident and a gasoline explosion evacuation that led to changes in cruise safety standards. The film will revisit this moment as part of a broader look at how the event helped revive cruise activity in our city. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the city council approved contracts to convert 23 downtown traffic signals to 4-way stops and change seven one-way streets to two-way—part of a plan that engaged urban planner Jeff Speck to improve walkability and add parking. Residents and business owners have raised concerns about parking and deliveries, and councilman William Carroll said adjustments may be made after the project is completed—costing $3.3 million for resurfacing and restriping and more than $1 million for removing signals. NBC 15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Panini America has been named the new title sponsor for the Senior Bowl—now the Panini Senior Bowl—and the game will bring fresh energy to the college football all-star event. The 2026 game will be held on January 31 at 1:30 p.m. CT at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium and will support local groups like the Child Advocacy Center and Africatown Community Development Corporation. UTV 44
- ➤ Greg Phillips, a former defensive end at Alabama, ran nearly four marathons in one day as part of his ultramarathon training to fight family heart disease and overcome past weight gain—his wife Leslie provided food and encouragement while he documented his journey in his new book Into the Storm. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mobile celebrated the unveiling of the new Hall of Fame Walk at the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center yesterday as six local sports legends were honored with 9-foot-tall bronze statues—commissioned by the city and sculpted by Michigan-based artist Brett Grill. Notable guests such as Billy Williams and Robert Brazile attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony—boosting downtown tourism and honoring the city's rich sports legacy. NBC 15
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Mobile
4:30-6 p.m. — Innovation Portal — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and discover growth opportunities for your startup.
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14th Annual Dauphin Street Vault
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Downtown Mobile Alliance — $80 early-bird registration — Experience the thrill of pole vaulting at one of the oldest street events in America.
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