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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Shores Police are asking for dog-walking volunteers and adopters to help care for six abandoned dogs housed at the station at 220 Clubhouse Drive – police say full kennels mean officers must divert resources from other public safety tasks. Interim Police Chief Dan Netemeyer explained the rescued dogs need proper care before adoption – volunteers and new owners can ease the burden on police duties. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Since July 26, Mobile County Animal Shelter has taken in more than 75 animals and is over capacity, so Commissioner Connie Hudson is sponsoring adoptions to move 80 dogs and puppies and 9 cats and kittens into foster or permanent homes. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NBC 15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 29, the Mobile City Council approved a $16.7M contract with McElheny Construction to rebuild 17 blocks of St. Louis Street, a thriving downtown corridor, with plans to add sidewalks, ADA ramps, new curbs, gutters, lighting, drainage, and rebuilt underground utilities. The roughly $17M project is funded by federal grants and local contributions and will begin this fall — city staff will use a block-by-block plan to keep most of the roadway open— ensuring minimal impact to local businesses. City of Mobile
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USA Health University Hospital earned three awards from the American Heart Association for its stroke care, showing its team acted fast to save lives and reduce disability. The hospital follows strict, research-based guidelines (AHA) to deliver the best care in the Gulf Coast region. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is launching a new service to transport very sick newborns and children from across the Gulf Coast, including Baldwin County and rural Mississippi, up to 200 miles away. CEO Debbie Browning said the air and ground transport will help make sure patients get care quickly. WKRG News 5
SPORTS NEWS
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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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