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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo on Dauphin Island starts at 5 a.m. with a ceremonial cannon blast and a weigh station open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the event will run through Sunday with live music and scientific exhibits on record-breaking shark catches. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Daniel Allen Hartman of Loxley on July 15 on charges of rape 1st degree + sexual abuse of a child under 12 after a nine-year investigation revealed he preyed on children in two states. NBC 15
- ➤ Mobile Police are searching for 80-year-old Judith Allen—last seen in Cedar Bend Court driving a 2018 Toyota CHR—and ask anyone with tips to call immediately. NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile County Commission awarded a $24.4 million contract to Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc.—for the City Docks redevelopment in Bayou La Batre. Construction will begin soon and is expected to finish in about two years, bringing improved waterfront facilities for locals. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Mobile Airport Authority said that the new terminal at Mobile International Airport will open in fall 2026 and its first flight will depart in November 2026—work on the 1,250-space parking garage and elevated roadway is scheduled to complete by March. Leaders stated the facility will begin with five gates and expand to twelve—promising improved travel access for the Gulf Coast region. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USA Health has introduced histotripsy, a new noninvasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to break apart liver tumors without harming healthy tissue (doctors start the procedure with a simple tap on a screen). The technology is FDA approved for liver treatment now and may soon be used for other organs like the kidney and pancreas, funded by a donation from the USA Foundation. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mobile fisherman Sal Acosta recalled how a fish bite off Dauphin Island led to a bacterial infection that almost cost him his hand—he underwent several surgeries over six months. Health officials warn that Vibrio bacteria in Gulf waters remain a risk from May to October and advise extra care for those with skin breaks. WKRG News 5
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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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Alabama Amateur Open
2 AM – 5 AM — PickleRage — Registration fee required — Dive into competitive pickleball hosted by the APA for an action-packed weekend.
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