Mobile
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak returned its Mardi Gras Service to Mobile for the first time since Hurricane Katrina—300 passengers enjoyed a festive ride from New Orleans as the train began operating twice daily on a route with stops at Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Ticket sales have been strong and future plans will expand service to Baton Rouge and Shreveport. The Mobile Rundown
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baldwin County sheriff’s deputies responded at 1 a.m. on August 16 in Daphne to a domestic violence call when former Tide and NFL running back Timothy TJ Yeldon turned off the lights during forced entry efforts—he was arrested on charges of third-degree domestic violence, criminal mischief and interference with a domestic violence emergency call and later posted a $2,000 bond for release. 1819 News
- ➤ A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office chase that began this afternoon on Rangeline Road ended in a crash near Dauphin Island Parkway when the pursued vehicle collided with another, injuring the other driver—marking the second incident in less than a week after a chase on Airport Boulevard. WKRG News 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of students arrived at University of Mobile on move-in day with cars full of boxes and bedding while staff helped them settle in—families shared both pride and nervousness. Enrollment increased by 10 percent and every dorm is filled—marking a strong start for the Class of 2029. The Mobile Rundown
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and local leaders cut the ribbon on major upgrades at Meaher State Park on August 15th—upgrades include 45 new luxury RV campsites, a bathhouse with 11 family-style restrooms, four tiny cabins with waterfront views, a new park headquarters and a revamped entrance along U.S. 90/98, aiming to improve the visitor experience. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl announced his run to represent Alabama’s First District—he aims to advance America First priorities as Barry Moore runs for Senate—with a primary on May 19 and a general election on Nov. 3. 1819 News
- ➤ Foley voters will cast ballots Aug. 26 at the Civic Center to elect a new city council that will guide major projects over the next four years—plans include a new aquatic center to replace the long-used outdoor pool, a larger civic center, a museum honoring the city’s World War II heritage, and more community improvements. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Municipal elections in Hoover, Mobile, and Birmingham will be held on August 26 and are among the state's most expensive races. Top candidates including Tanveer Patel and Crystal Smitherman have raised large sums–each over $70,000–and reported their campaign finances under state law. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s Billfish Limited tournament on August 1, Taylor Guidry and his team reeled in a record 161.6-pound escolar—nearly 60 pounds more than the previous mark. They donated the fish to scientists and Guidry commissioned an ink print to mark his historic catch. The Mobile Rundown
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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