Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Mobile.
A fight broke out shortly after midnight Wednesday at Love Bistro and Lounge on Dauphin St. in Mobile when a woman accidentally bumped into a man, triggering a confrontation that led to one woman being taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries—37-year-old Santrice Bullard was arrested on a charge of second-degree assault.
On Sunday, August 10 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Mobile Police responded to a shooting near St. Francis Street and N.
Franklin Street where one man was taken by vehicle to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and a second man arrived by personal vehicle with minor injuries — several vehicles were struck by gunfire while investigators continue speaking with witnesses.
Twenty-five years ago, the Mobile-built Confederate submarine CSS Hunley, the first to sink an enemy ship in 1864, was raised from the Atlantic off Charleston — after being lost for 131 years — and its eight crew members were later honored with a respectful burial.
Daphne will host 'An Evening with Freddie Mercury' on December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Belforest Pointe—featuring Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury’s former assistant who will share his experience and sign books—and will screen the documentary 'The Great Pretender' with all proceeds benefitting local HIV and AIDS education efforts.
Mobile County Public School System welcomes back over 50,000 students today as families and teachers prepare for a new school year with both excitement and nerves.
Baldwin, Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa districts also see students returning today—local community members shared their back-to-school thoughts during a visit to Medal of Honor Park.
A new $33 million aquatic center in Mobile is on track to open in May 2026 as construction stays on schedule, and the facility will offer state-of-the-art features to local residents.
Mobile first responders and Alabama National Guard members played in the City of Mobile’s Hoops and Heroes game Friday night—Mobile Fire Rescue won 50—35 as community members cheered.
The event allowed new team members to relax and build relationships outside their regular duties.
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.
An Evening with Pastor Shirley Caesar
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket details available — Experience the uplifting performance of the Queen of Gospel.
Emerald Coast Beer Festival
5:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost not specified — Sample a variety of craft beers from Iron Hand Brewing at this local festival.
Free First Sunday at the History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde
1-5 p.m. — History Museum of Mobile — Free admission — Enjoy a day at the museum and explore local history for free on the first Sunday of each month.
Comedy Open Mic Night
6:30-7 p.m. — Lucky Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of laughter with local comedians showcasing their talents.
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