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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Deep-Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off today at Dauphin Island with a 5 a.m. cannon blast (the cannon was built by grandfather Claude Tuberville in the 1990s) starting a cherished local tradition. The event will run through Sunday with around 100 prizes available in 33 fish categories (including awards for first, second, and third places) as local anglers compete for top honors. WKRG News 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Fire-Rescue Department crews responded to a working fire in the 400 block of Donald Street today at 9:59 a.m.—they found heavy smoke in an unoccupied, single-story building and aggressively suppressed the flames by 10:07 a.m. while ensuring the structure was clear of civilians. NBC 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile PD officer Paul Callegari filed a countersuit after the fatal March crash that killed 67-year-old Robert Sayen, alleging that toxicology tests revealed Oxycodone in Sayen’s system and that Progressive Insurance was charged extra for underinsured motorist coverage—he had already been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by a grand jury. NBC 15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crescent Theater in downtown Mobile closed again this week as rising rents and low attendance forced it to shut its doors. It had reopened on August 20 under Push Cinema after a previous closure, and the historic venue dates back to 1885 — once hosting vaudeville shows and silent films. 1819 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local public schools will begin the 2025 to 2026 school year on different dates—Brewton City and Clarke County on August 5th, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe Counties on August 6th, Chickasaw City, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Saraland, Satsuma City and Washington County on August 7th, Baldwin and Mobile Counties on August 11th, and Thomasville City on August 25th. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mobile is launching an updated 311 service today through a new partnership with NEXGEN that makes reporting city issues easier. The new app and online portal start at noon while the old platform stopped working at 6 p.m. on July 18 + existing accounts are automatically transferred. City of Mobile
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers plan to return campaign donations from GOP donor Brant Frost IV after it was found his Ponzi scheme took $140 million from investors, with a court-appointed receiver trying to recover the funds. Frost admitted he misled investors—he used money for credit cards, rare coin purchases, and family trips while he cooperates with authorities. 1819 News
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Shop on Amazon for the car tech upgrades you need ahead of your next road trip and for better, safer driving. We love this suction cup phone mount to keep navigation instructions in your eyeline. The Buy
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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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