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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new $600,000 playground opened Wednesday morning at Figures Park in the Toulminville community after children helped design it in a community meeting. City Councilman Cory Penn and Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the park — with features like ziplines, slides and swings — will help local kids get outside and be active. WKRG News 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Madison Bivens, a woman from Vinegar Bend, is slowly recovering from serious injuries she suffered in a head-on collision near Citronelle on November 23 when her car hit a truck that killed driver Robert Nichols—she still struggles with walking and using her left arm after spending several months in the hospital. WKRG News 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Foley Planning Commission has recommended approval to build a new BJ’s Wholesale Club on a 14-acre site one block east of South McKenzie Street. Construction will begin this fall — expected to take about one year — and the 106,370 square-foot facility will include a fueling station and be the first wholesale club in South Baldwin. Gulf Coast Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Police are seeking Unique Lashawn Caver, 19, who was last seen on the 6200 block of Airport Boulevard and needs immediate medical treatment for her condition (call 251-208-7211). NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Barbara Drummond has urged local media to organize a formal debate among the four candidates in Mobile's open mayoral race, saying voters need to see clear leadership before the Aug. 26 election. The candidates have expressed willingness to participate plus the debate could give voters a direct view of their plans. AL.com
- ➤ A native son, Commissioner Blankenship, was honored last week when Dauphin Island opened the Christopher Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area—Kayak Launch at Aloe Bay, offering an observation boardwalk, fishing shoreline, and public parking. Blankenship began his career as a deck hand on a local charter and spent 23 years with ADCNR, praising local leaders for their teamwork in preserving the island’s natural charm. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U-S-A Health will soon introduce histotripsy, a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that breaks up liver tumors without incisions for cancer patients along the Gulf coast. Doctor Natalie Bath and her team are training on the new equipment through August—aiming to offer a quicker recovery than conventional surgery. Alabama Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Chess Club at West Regional Library
3-5 p.m. — West Regional Library — Free entry — All ages welcome to improve chess skills in a friendly club environment.
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SS United States Tour with Historian John Sledge
3-4 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Tickets from $15 — Discover the storied history of the SS United States from esteemed maritime historian John Sledge.
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Orchestra Noir
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket required — Experience Orchestra Noir's electrifying reimagining of early 2000s music through orchestral power.
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