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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rotary International District 6880 named Penny Hughey as its new Assistant District Governor for Area 11 — covering four Rotary Clubs in Baldwin County — to support District Governor Bob Cochran. Hughey, who earned the Rotarian of the Year award last July with the Gulf Shores Orange Beach Rotary Club, also serves as Director of Community Development for Lee Charities and leads Mobile Compass Rose Fleet. Gulf Coast Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car struck a vacant building near Highway 59 and Wilters Street Saturday morning in Baldwin County—five people were injured and four were taken by helicopter while one arrived by ambulance, according to local fire departments. WKRG News 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fatal crash on Beverly Road near Argyle Road in Mobile County claimed the life of Irvington bicyclist Jessie E. Forrest, 70, at 10 a.m. July 19 when his bicycle was struck from behind by a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Dwayne A. Mills, 41, who fled the scene but was later arrested by ALEA Highway Patrol—he now faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident and manslaughter. NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures of Mobile and U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell of Mississippi filed the bipartisan Bridge Investment and Modernization Act last week to extend federal bridge funding through 2031 and ease access to funds for state and local projects. The bill could help complete the long-planned I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project and was submitted for possible inclusion in the next transportation reauthorization package expected later this year or early 2026. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Mobile City Council will consider a $16.7 million contract from McElhenney Construction to rebuild 17 blocks of busy St. Louis Street by adding new road surfaces, storm drainage, and four-way stops—steps that aim to make travel safer and easier. Construction is expected to begin later in 2025 and will take about 2.5 years to complete. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ The Alabama Securities Commission announced Monday that it has opened an inquiry into an alleged Ponzi scheme tied to a Georgia-based GOP donor who is accused of defrauding clients of $140 million — some state politicians have returned donations as investigations in Alabama and Georgia continue. 1819 News
- ➤ A local nonprofit will host a mayoral forum tomorrow at 6 p.m. at B.C. Rain High School—four candidates including former judge Spiro Cheriogotis, state representative Barbara Drummond, county commissioner Connie Hudson, and ex-police chief Paul Prine are set to speak. WKRG News 5
- ➤ The U.S. Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act to crack down on illegal fishing in Gulf waters— the new law directs NIST and NOAA to develop a test kit to verify the catch's origin. The measure aims to protect legal fishermen by reducing smuggling that undermines local markets and finances criminal cartels. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Foley City Council will hold a public hearing at 4 p.m. tonight to decide whether to revoke Colt Grill’s business license on Laurel Ave — a location linked to federal raids for money laundering and labor exploitation that led to owners being indicted in Arizona. UTV 44
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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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