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Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Police Department is looking for Linda Davis, 72, who went missing from the 3400 block of Hillcrest Road and has a medical condition that needs immediate care—if you have any information, call 251-208-7211. NBC 15
- ➤ A Fairhope man evaded a police stop in Foley on July 12 until his vehicle wrecked into a power pole and a natural gas valve, causing a gas leak and live electrical line hazard that led officers to extract him with minimal injuries and arrest him on DUI and felony eluding charges — he also faces additional misdemeanor charges. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A free festival honoring Jimmy Buffett will be held on Saturday, September 20 in downtown Mobile at Riverview Plaza, Dauphin Street, and Cathedral Square. The event will feature a Coral Reefer Jam with longtime collaborators (including Keith Sykes, Roger Bartlett, Jim Mayer, and Will Kimbrough) and performances by additional acts, all set to run from 10 a.m. through the afternoon. 1819 News
- ➤ American Shrapnel is a new eight-part podcast series from Alabama Media Group that will be released on July 30 and examines the 1996 investigation into domestic terrorist Eric Robert Rudolph after the country’s largest pipe bomb was found—award-winning journalists John Archibald and Becca Andrews spent three years reviewing FBI files and eyewitness accounts to trace the bomber's trail during the largest manhunt of the 20th century. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Mobile (with members from Saraland and Tuscaloosa) updated their progress after arriving Friday in flood-hit central Texas near Leander where they faced rough terrain, heat, and humidity. Pictures showed the team moving through downed trees and receded floodwaters as they made steady progress. WKRG News 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, Grocery Isle became the 2025 Blue Marlin Grand Champion after Donny Rouse caught a 124-inch, 746.2-pound blue marlin on Saturday night — earning $405,977.80 in prize money. Sixty-six boats and 411 anglers competed in the weekend event — raising more than $220,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while Devotion also won the Gulf Coast Triple Crown title. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Alabama receiver Ryan Williams held a football camp in Saraland on Sunday and threw about 500 touchdown passes to kids while teaching them how to play hard and smart. He said the day meant a lot and helped show young players that dedication makes a difference (he is preparing for his sophomore season). The Call News
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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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Lettuce Celebrate Summer: Plant-Based BBQ
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Fuse Project — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Celebrate summer with delicious plant-based food and inspiring conversations about healthy living.
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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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Port City Shoot Out Classic and Car Show
5-10 p.m. — Mobile International Speedway — Refunds available — Experience a classic car extravaganza that's sure to impress enthusiasts.
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Mobile Mystery Dinners: Murder on the Group Tour
Evening event — Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery dinner with your friends while exploring unique characters and clever plots.
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Peabo Bryson Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of soulful music with Grammy winner Peabo Bryson.
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Swing Fore! Habitat Fundraiser
1-4 p.m. — Topgolf Mobile — Registration fees apply — Swing for a good cause while supporting affordable housing for families in the community.
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ART TALK: Behind the Scenes with Kurtis Thomas
5-7 p.m. — Mobile Museum of Art — $5 for Not-Yet Members — Explore the hidden aspects of art curation with MMofA's Logistics Manager.
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