Mobile
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Betty Fain overcame homelessness and addiction by joining the Sybil Smith Family Village at the Dumas Wesley Community Center—she received job training that led to a welding certification and a job at Austal, and today she celebrates homeownership while mentoring women facing similar struggles. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Pilots for Christ, a Monroeville nonprofit that provides free air transportation to patients, is launching its 'Be Our Co-Pilot' campaign to cover a $50,000 maintenance cost and $15,000—$30,000 for alternative transport while the aircraft is being serviced, and it is inviting locals to visit sunflower fields at Sirmon Farms in Daphne starting Aug 29 through Labor Day weekend. The fields will display sunflowers arranged to spell PFC and feature donation boxes that will directly support patient care. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the third annual Built for This Women’s Leadership Conference at the Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center where over 500 local women gathered to learn practical skills—interactive workshops and networking sessions helped them build confidence for business and community success. The Mobile Rundown
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Federal authorities are investigating a plane crash that injured two passengers in Gulf Shores when a single-engine Beechcraft crashed in a vacant lot near Highway 59 and south of the Gulf Shores Welcome Center on Sunday at 2 p.m.—both injured people received hospital care and were later released while the FAA investigates the unknown cause. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the first Golden Apple Award was presented to English teacher Jacqueline Morris at Williamson High in Mobile—recognizing her leadership from her U.S. Army service and her strong role as both educator and coach—setting a proud tone for the new school year. The Mobile Rundown
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Mobile will head to polling places today between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the municipal elections as Mayor Sandy Stimpson is not running for a fourth term + four candidates are competing for the top job, with sample ballots available for city council races. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Immigration arrests in Baldwin County have separated family breadwinners and raised fears in local immigrant communities as advocate Grace Resendez McCaffery urges immigrants to write phone numbers on their bodies for emergency contact—she argues that law enforcement targets construction workers through routine traffic stops. Federal officials maintain that their raids and stops are based on probable cause amid intensified immigration enforcement in south Alabama. AL.com
- ➤ On Thursday, a federal judge struck down the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's designation of local forestland as critical habitat for the black pine snake — a ruling that benefits a Clarke County family owning over 35,000 acres. The decision also acknowledged that the designation ignored potential economic harm of $180 million — a measure that impacted property owners. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night at Legion Field, Saraland defeated Jackson 17-6 in front of 4,500 fans — Jackson’s running back E.J. Crowell was suspended for an amateurism violation. The Call News
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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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