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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Tiki Week will run Aug 18-23 and bring tiki drinks, food and Polynesian pop to 32 downtown venues—party-goers can enjoy themed coffee, lunch specials and even golf cart taxis turned into party barges. Roy Clark started the event from a one-night party and it has grown into a week-long celebration that highlights Mobile’s vibrant tiki culture. UTV 44
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The body of 17-year-old William Glass, a rising senior from McGill-Toolen Catholic, was recovered from Smith Lake Sunday night — his school is holding a rosary and prayer service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 6 p.m. today. NBC 15
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mobile police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on the 1200 block of Henckley Avenue at 3:15 a.m.—officers said the victim, who was shot by a man he knew, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries while three vehicles were hit. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile will honor baseball legends Hank Aaron and Ozzie Smith when their statues are dedicated on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Mobile Convention Center—attended by family members, local leaders and supporters of other honorees including Billy Williams, Satchel Paige, Willie McCovey and Robert Brazile. WKRG News 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven University of South Alabama track & field athletes were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division I All-Academic Team for earning a GPA of at least 3.25; two were honored for the indoor season and five for outdoor events. WKRG News 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayors from across Alabama met in Tuscaloosa on Monday to push for a change in the online sales tax law that, they say, harms schools, first responders, and small businesses. Tuscaloosa officials plan to sue the state over an estimated $14.6 million loss while county leaders argue that the loss figures are exaggerated—highlighting the dispute over how tax revenue is split. 1819 News
- ➤ Federal judges questioned lawyers on Tuesday about a request by Black voters and civil rights groups to have federal review applied to new congressional maps (the state’s attorney general and the U.S. Department of Justice oppose the request) after courts ruled that Alabama had diluted Black voting strength through unfair redistricting. Alabama Public Radio
- ➤ State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough filed a bill in 2025 to stop businesses, hospitals, and licensing boards from treating people unfairly because of their vaccination choices, citing concerns about strict vaccine schedules. Lawmakers will debate the measure in 2026—if passed it will let individuals and their doctors decide on vaccines without fear of retaliation. 1819 News
- ➤ Today, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Councilman Ben Reynolds, and Parks Director Kim Carmody will join local families to open a nature-themed splash pad at Laun Park and Community Center at 11:30 a.m.—the event takes place on Windmill Drive. City of Mobile
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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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