Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Mobile.
Mobile Public Library Bookmobile rolled into action on Monday to bring books and free Wi-Fi to local neighborhoods by stopping at Ashland Place, Arabella Healthcare, and Baptist Oak — managed by April Brooke — so residents could sign up for library cards and borrow books.
The service — which follows a three-week rotation — will soon reach more areas to give everyone better access to reading materials.
After months of upgrades, the Newhouse Teen Center reopened on Alston Drive and welcomed teenagers with a celebration featuring live music, free snacks, and group painting on Sept.
3 — energizing the local area. The center now offers a dedicated gaming area and academic programs such as ACT prep — promising more themed events and mentoring sessions this fall.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39-year-old Arthur Kirkland on Sunday night on manslaughter charges—he is linked to the death of 46-year-old Amy Bosarge, who was hit by a vehicle near Bayou La Batre.
Foley police arrested 21-year-old Christopher Alejandro Sancez-Mendoza after a grand jury indicted him on a count of criminally negligent homicide—vehicular following a DUI crash that killed 18-year-old Cesar Chavez and 19-year-old Brandon Palencia when a pickup struck their electric scooter on April 13.
Daniel Holifield, a former Mobile County Sheriff's Office sergeant, was indicted on 13 charges for stealing impounded vehicles — including a Mazda, Toyota and Pontiac — and forging title documents with bail set at $52,500.
Boosie Badazz will perform at the Mobile Saenger Theatre on November 14 at 8 p.m.—tickets will go on sale Friday, Sept 12 at 10 a.m.
William Carroll filed a legal challenge to void the District 2 election results — he alleges that winner Samantha Ingram did not meet the one-year residency rule as she is still registered in Georgia and had not voted in Mobile since 2006.
County and state officials broke ground on a $24.4 million, two-year overhaul of Bayou La Batre docks on Monday—marking the start of repairs on the hurricane-damaged waterfront.
G&D Farms Outdoor Expo
Noon-8 p.m. & 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — The Grounds — $10 adults, $4 youth (10-17), kids free — Explore outdoor gear and enjoy archery competitions and local vendors.
Mobile Babypalooza Baby Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Free entry — A fun-filled day connecting expectant parents with essential resources and community support.
After School Program Week 7
3-6 p.m. — Hot Wheels Skate Center — Cost included — Enjoy transportation from school, snack, homework assistance, and various fun activities.
Annual Meeting and Environmental Stewardship Awards
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa — Free for PEP members — Celebrate 25 years of environmental achievements and stewardship.
Pure Prairie League Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of timeless Americana and soulful New Orleans funk with Pure Prairie League.
South Alabama Comic Con
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Tickets from $29.08 to $45.30 — Experience a weekend of comics, cosplay, and gaming with special guests and panels.
Alabama State Senior Open
Date Range: Tue, Sep 30 – Wed, Oct 1 — Azalea City Golf Course — Participation fees apply — Compete against peers in a prestigious golf event.
2025 Senior Expo in Mobile
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Grounds — Free entry — Explore a range of resources and activities tailored for senior lifestyles.
Mob City Western Truckers Ball
8 PM – 2 AM — The Locale — Ticket required — Experience Mobile’s wildest trucker party with live music and free food.
Dauphin Street Beer Fest
1-4 p.m. — T.P. Crockmiers — $1 off Bushwackers — Sample a variety of craft brews and enjoy a special Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger from Moe's Original Bar B Que.
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