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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dauphin Island will form the Dauphin Island Guardians on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dauphin Island Community Center—residents will learn emergency preparedness, rescue and recovery skills to help protect the community during future storms and floods. 1819 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 27-year-old Fairhope mother was shot five times at her Shellbrook Pointe apartment on Sunday evening while her young son stayed safe, and she later underwent surgery at USA Trauma Center in Mobile as doctors treated her chest, back, arm and midsection injuries while police reported the shooter, Brian Medley, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after trying to start a relationship with her. 1819 News
- ➤ Mobile County authorities are searching for 16-year-old Tera Kate Bolivar, a runaway from Cairo, GA who was last seen on July 20 at 8:30 p.m. wearing red shorts, a white shirt and black shoes (she is 5'4" and weighs about 135-145 pounds) and believed to be heading to Mobile County, so anyone with information should contact law enforcement. UTV 44
- ➤ Six suspects charged with murder faced a packed Mobile courtroom over the April 17 shooting death of Frenicka Craig at Sage Park during a basketball game—detectives are still investigating which individual fired the gun amid rising tensions between rival groups. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Culture Fest 2025 is set for Saturday, July 26th in Africatown— the event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, vendors and free back to school supplies. WKRG News 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fish washed ashore Thursday morning in Fairhope as part of a Jubilee — a natural phenomenon that occurs only in Tokyo and Mobile Bay — leaving locals observing an unusual event. WKRG News 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 24th, the City of Mobile released its 2025 Public Safety Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to give residents vital information before, during, and after severe weather events—ensuring they stay informed and ready. NBC 15
- ➤ Mobile County may vote Monday—transferring control of the Strickland Youth Center from Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Edmond Naman to a county division under County Administrator Eddie Kerr. The change will address scheduling conflicts and ethical concerns while keeping daily operations and staffing largely unchanged. UTV 44
- ➤ The Mobile Airport Authority approved a lease with Florida-based PPK Investment Group — planning to invest $2-2.5 million in renovating a World War II-era hangar — at Mobile Regional Airport near a city fire station on Airport Boulevard. PPK is expected to begin renovations soon as part of efforts to boost the airport’s noncommercial aircraft operations. AL.com
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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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