Mobile
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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Alabama will host its annual Wish Night gala on Sept 25 in downtown Mobile at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel—doors open at 6 p.m. and the evening will offer fine dining, live music and dancing to support 38 local children with critical illnesses. Gulf Coast Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mobile man arrested in January for allegedly driving a skid-steer onto Interstate 10 and attempting to attack police pleaded not guilty—his attorney said his client is still in the hospital. Lagniappe Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Blakeley State Park will offer special boat cruises on the Alabama River during the Fort Mims reenactment from August 29-31 — guided tours will depart from Holley Creek Landing to help visitors learn about the battle and early American history. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson presented his proposed FY 2026 budget that includes $1.6 million for a new police department, nearly $1 million for an ankle monitoring program, and $200,000 to expand the spay and neuter program—he also allocated $80 million for capital improvements across the city and a 2.5% merit raise for city employees. This plan aims to boost public safety and support local infrastructure without cutting services from reserves. 1819 News
- ➤ State Rep. Margie Wilcox said on Wednesday that lawmakers required testimony to be sworn at the Sunset Committee meetings that began on Thursday—using a Bible to help ensure only truthful, firsthand accounts were given. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Foley Event Center in Foley will host the Labor Day Classic from Aug. 29th to Aug. 30th when teams from Baldwin County and beyond compete in one of the Southeast’s largest school volleyball tournaments—each team is guaranteed at least four matches. Gulf Coast Media
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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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