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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 8th Annual Community Outreach and Back to School Bash will be held on July 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Reconciling Lives to the Kingdom Church Ministries on St. Stephens Road—offering free school uniform vouchers, school supplies and fun activities such as a talent show, contests with prizes, food and snow cones. WKRG News 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs opened a new coastal shop at 3 Market St. in Orange Beach and will soon launch a drive-through near the new Gulf Shores High School on Foley Beach Express—offering a menu of unique hot dogs and house-made sausages while operating daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ On Monday, nearly 200 passengers flew out of Gulf Shores International Airport on a flight to St. Louis, adding to almost 10,000 Allegiant passengers since the first plane landed on May 21—airport director Jesse Fosnaugh said engineering and design firms are now planning a terminal remodel with improved roadside access, a larger gate, and more back area, and flights to Des Moines and Appleton are set to begin in the fall. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Foley will highlight its World War II legacy at the Baldwin County Historical Society’s summer meeting on July 19 at the historic Gift Horse Restaurant Banquet Hall in downtown Foley, where former Mayor Tim Russell and his wife Sandy will discuss Foley being named Alabama’s official American World War II Heritage City. Attendees will begin registration and social time at 1:30 p.m. and can later tour local exhibits at the Foley Railroad Museum (125 E. Laurel Ave) and the Holmes Medical Museum (111 W. Laurel Ave). Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce unveiled the official artwork created by artist Rianna Turner for the 37th Jubilee Festival of Arts at a ceremony on July 11—she said the art, inspired by Mobile Bay jubilees, captures the festival’s joyful spirit. The festival scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19 in Lott Park in Daphne will feature more than 100 local artists, food vendors and live music. Gulf Coast Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama is holding $68 million in federal funds that may affect Mobile County Public Schools, especially impacting ESL classes, after-school programs, STEM classes and summer school. Dr. Eric Mackey said local or state funds will cover 218 teacher jobs for now — but if Congress does not restore the funds, more job cuts could happen later. WKRG News 5
- ➤ At Orange Beach's Expect Excellence summer camp, about 30 kids learned basic cooking skills, kitchen safety and teamwork from local chefs—Jonathan Kastner and Krista Williams—during a week-long program that ended with a tasting event on July 10. The camp's 'Something Old to Something New' theme helped the children update old recipes and build their culinary foundation. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon cutting was held at 10 a.m. Monday on Dauphin Island for the new Christopher Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area and Kayak Launch— a small park with water access for swimming, fishing and kayaking paid for by Restore Act funds and named for Alabama’s current Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner with strong Mobile ties. WKRG News 5
- ➤ City crews will fill a large pothole outside Panda Express on Airport Boulevard early Wednesday to fix a dangerous gap that had been reported on social media, while workers finished repairing a turning lane near the Loop by Tuesday evening and marked a deeper sinkhole on Dauphinwood Lane for urgent drainage improvements. The repairs aim to make driving safer and smoother for all road users. The Mobile Rundown
SHOP NEWS
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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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