Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Mobile.
Mobile police responded around 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 27 at Super Stop on St. Stephens Road when a man with a gun tried to rob a food truck and was fatally shot by the truck operator, who was not hurt.
On Saturday, Mobile County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call on Beverly Road where witnesses said 18-year-old Jailen Lupton allegedly beat her grandmother—70-year-old Diane Trest—causing fatal head trauma and later attempted to steal car keys before fleeing, and she has been arrested and charged with murder and burglary.
Candidates in Baldwin County are openly using party symbols and naming their political ties in local city elections even though these races are legally nonpartisan.
Some challengers have been labeled 'Moms for Liberty'—though they deny formal ties—while local party leaders and voters debate the impact of national politics on community governance.
Four candidates are vying to succeed Mayor Stimpson as Mobile will elect a new mayor on Aug.
26 with a runoff planned if no candidate wins a majority—these contenders include former judge Spiro Cheriogotis, former state representative Barbara Drummond, County Commissioner Connie Hudson, and ex-police chief Paul Prine.
Branson Blevins, an 11-year-old from Robertsdale who fought Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, went into remission after months of treatment in Rome and his family celebrated the miracle after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville helped them obtain passports—his letter praised the child's courage and the strength of his parents—while they now look ahead with renewed hope.
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.
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.
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.
Alabama Amateur Open
2 AM – 5 AM — PickleRage — Registration fee required — Dive into competitive pickleball hosted by the APA for an action-packed weekend.
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.
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.
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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