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Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amateur radio operators will practice emergency communication setups at Silver Creek Boy Scout Camp on June 28-29 as they test equipment for disaster response during hurricane season. The Baldwin County Amateur Radio Club will host the event with public viewing starting Saturday at noon — visitors can watch hams set up temporary antennas and radios while enjoying cold drinks. Gulf Coast Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decareus Mallory Andrews, 28, the suspect in the May 23 shooting death of Dyrontae Booker at a Bay Minette house party, was arrested Thursday morning at a Mobile house - he now faces murder charges and firearm possession restrictions. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Joseph Jones — a 36-year-old homeless man — led Mobile police on a skid-steer chase along I-10 on January 30 after he fled a traffic stop; he was shot during the pursuit, remains hospitalized, and will face arraignment and a preliminary hearing on August 21 after his court date was reset due to his ongoing injuries. AL.com
- ➤ Mobile Police arrested James Marshall, 46, on Tuesday after he allegedly fatally stabbed Reginald Allen, 47 following an altercation early Monday morning on the 300 block of Gaston Street — officers responded at about 4:30 a.m. AL.com
- ➤ Mobile police arrested 19-year-old King Williams from Chickasaw and charged him with first-degree robbery and murder after officers answered a May 20 call at Woodland Avenue near Metals USA where they found 72-year-old Cedric Tinsley shot to death+his arrest was made Wednesday. WKRG News 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. April Weaver of Brierfield pre-filed a bill for the 2026 session that will ban psychoactive THC hemp products by removing their exemption from controlled substances and requiring that only nonpsychoactive cannabinoids be sold in certified pharmacies — she said the measure comes after many constituents shared concerns about the dangers these drugs pose to families. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Sports Authority today announced three sports events for July and August. On July 12 at Mobile County Sportsplex, the 5v5 Soccer Tournament for players 8 and older will be held to determine national championship qualifiers, on July 19 the 14th Annual Dauphin Street Vault will be hosted in downtown Mobile — and on August 2 the Southern Super Late Model Series is scheduled at Mobile International Speedway. UTV 44
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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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Light of Life Festival 2025
12-5:30 p.m. — The Grounds — Free admission — Celebrate community with live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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Pretty Tied Up (Guns N’ Roses Tribute)
8-9:30 p.m. — The Merry Widow — $23.76 — Rock out to the iconic hits of Guns N' Roses performed by tribute band Pretty Tied Up.
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