Mobile
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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Azalea Pointe have been without water again since Thursday morning, marking the second outage this month. Residents report that Millennia’s office has been unresponsive—raising concerns about health and safety—while HUD warned the complex could lose its Section 8 status. NBC 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mobile’s first craft distillery, Deerfish Distilling Co., held a ribbon cutting on Friday at 757 Government St. and offered a sneak peek with Fish Hook vodka seltzers in three flavors. The grand opening is planned for today from noon to 6 p.m.—visitors will get tours and door prizes as local whiskey production begins once key equipment updates are completed. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Termel Boykin, 41, of Mobile was arrested after he allegedly bit a police officer when he resisted arrest following a disorderly call shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Anders Drive and Valdez Drive — he now faces charges including assault with bodily fluids, failure to obey, resisting arrest, and second-degree assault while awaiting a bond hearing in jail. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Baldwin County woman Sue Bliss was arrested for electronic stalking—allegedly placing a magnetic tracking device on her ex-boyfriend’s car after a messy breakup and prompting a second arrest, with police confirming her release on bond for two felony charges totaling $15,000. WKRG News 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Foley and the Baldwin County Commission have partnered to upgrade the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and South Hickory Street with new mast-arm traffic signals and added turn lanes — the city will cover design costs while the county pays for construction and inspection, and Rob Middleton Construction, LLC won the $2 million contract. Foley will take ownership of the intersection when the project is complete. WKRG News 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USA Health has opened a new weight loss clinic at 6304 USA Health Boulevard, Suite C in Mobile. Board-certified doctors offer bariatric surgery, medically supervised weight-loss programs, and lifestyle coaching — personalized treatments to help patients achieve a healthier future. WKRG News 5
- ➤ NAMI has added new mental health tools online to help students, parents, and educators get ready for the school year—offering clear tips on bullying, suicide warning signs, crisis planning, and self-care. The resources also give teachers classroom strategies and include a local support group led by NAMI Baldwin. Gulf Coast Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Registration is underway for Alabama’s annual youth dove hunts, a free event where kids 15 and younger—accompanied by a licensed adult—will be introduced to hunting traditions beginning Sept. 6 in open fields across the state. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ On Monday, Aug. 18, a Fairhope woman rode the new Amtrak Mardi Gras line from Mobile to New Orleans and enjoyed a festive ride that lasted more than four hours. She noted a small tent at the platform and lively stops at Pascagoula, Biloxi and Gulfport—details that boost hopes for more frequent travel. Gulf Coast Media
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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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~ Native American Proverb
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