Mobile
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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dumas Wesley Community Center runs the S.A.I.L. program that provides daily activities and support for seniors 60 and older, including chair exercise, yoga, bingo, and arts and crafts—helping low-income and isolated seniors stay connected. Volunteers like Joann Jones spend several hours each day offering assistance to those who need extra care. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Rising costs have driven record demand at the Christian Service Center, which served over 1,800 clients and provided 112,000 meals in the first half of 2025—today the nonprofit is doubling its case workers and seeking new volunteers to help local families with food and emergency financial aid. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Mobile is planning to replace the old Taylor Park Community Center on Baltimore Street by demolishing the building except the gymnasium (contractors must pre-qualify with bids accepted until 4:00 p.m. on September 4). UTV 44
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists from Louisiana State University have mapped an ancient underwater forest first found off the Alabama coast and traced several sites across the Gulf—sites where 60-foot deep tree stumps offer rare clues to past climate changes. They say knowing the exact locations of these ancient woods helps protect offshore equipment and guides future research. Gulf Coast Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County Emergency Medical Services is now certified as a Critical Care EMS Agency by the Alabama Department of Health—this certification lets the team send specially trained paramedics on calls for very sick or injured people. The service covers over 1,000 rural miles and responds to more than 32,000 calls each year, using advanced procedures and medications to help patients in need. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Mayor Stimpson unveiled his final budget today that gives every city employee a 2.5% merit raise and raises the city’s funds to $416.9M—a 15.4% increase from last year. The plan boosts public safety spending by 6.8%, makes the first bond interest payment on August 15, and allocates money for a new animal shelter and low-cost spay and neuter services. NBC 15
- ➤ Today, work continues along the Dauphin Island Causeway as part of a three-phase project designed to protect the only road to the island and restore 100 acres of marsh habitat. Local agencies — including ADCNR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — use low-cost dredge material and strong partnerships to bolster coastal safety and reduce storm-related flooding. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Candidates in Daphne participated in a moderated Q&A session at City Hall, discussing public safety, growth, and economic development ahead of the municipal election on Aug. 26—both incumbents and challengers shared their plans to manage the city's future. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Mayor Stimpson delivered his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 to the Mobile City Council on August 20th. The plan boosts employee wages, funds new police and fire-rescue positions, and sets money aside for street repairs — without using the city's operating reserves. City of Mobile
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson will host Saraland at Legion Field Friday night in what many call an unofficial state championship game. Head coach Cody Flournoy said top running back E.J. Crowell—a top-ranked recruit committed to Alabama—will lead his team in a high-scoring match. The Call News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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