Mobile
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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Semmes Police are searching for missing 17 year old Kera Gillespie who was last seen around midnight near her home in Semmes — she was wearing either pajamas or khaki pants with a black jacket and did not have her phone. UTV 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile’s fall schedule offers many events for Jimmy Buffett fans, including a free Son of a Sailor Fest benefiting the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation and a major fan event in Gulf Shores — additional concerts, conventions and a regional fair are planned for September and October. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The ADCNR has extended the red snapper season in Alabama so anglers can catch the fish daily until the 664,552-pound quota is met—this rule covers fishing from shore, private boats, and state-licensed commercial vessels. AL.com
- ➤ Local agencies will meet at Baker High School auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. to address drug use in Mobile — guest speakers include Sheriff Paul Burch, Police Chief Randy Jackson, District Attorney Keith Blackwood and Interim Chief Barry Gibson. WKRG News 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Mobile attended a training session at Ben May Main Library Saturday where Alabama Cooperative Extension experts taught new techniques—using the Picky Eaters Playbook—to help children try different foods and get proper nutrition. WKRG News 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of South Alabama Jaguars began their season with a 38-21 win over the Morgan State Bears at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday night—fans tailgated and enjoyed local traditions under second-year head coach Major Applewhite. WKRG News 5
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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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