Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Mobile.
🏘️ Community
The Causeway Classic Wooden Boat Show will return on Saturday, Oct.
24 at Bluegill Restaurant (3775 Battleship Parkway in Spanish Fort) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with classic wooden boats, merchandise, and limited-edition prints on offer, as $10 admission benefits the Child Advocacy Center.
💼 Business
Food Pak (a longstanding Spring Hill grocery) sought a new location for its 35-year service amid plans to rezone a nearby lot, but the Planning Commission on Thursday did not recommend the change required for business use.
The owners will now consider next steps for the iconic store.
Allegiant was named Best Low-Cost Airline in North America by Skytrax on Sept.
18 in London — marking its third straight win — as it flies from Gulf Shores International Airport since May 2025 and plans to integrate with Sun Country Airlines over the next two years.
📰 Economy
Mobile and Baldwin counties list more than 40 open positions available this week from local employers including Banfield Pet Hospital + Aspen Dental.
Some opportunities, like the City of Mobile assistant city clerk post, have deadlines in late September.
🎓 Education
Gov. Kay Ivey's office approved Alabama's first Workforce Pell Grant for Lawson State Community College's 10-week lineworker training program in partnership with Alabama Power.
The program provides 400 hours of hands-on training for in-demand utility jobs (such as pole climbing and power line installation) and meets strict completion criteria.
🌲 Environment
Mobile Baykeeper has revived its SWIM program to test water quality at popular coastal swimming spots.
Trained community volunteers collected samples beginning Friday, Sept. 11, and updated results appear every Friday for September + monthly afterward on the nonprofit's website and SWIM Guide app.
🏛️ Government
Alabama public health officials withdrew their opposition to federal marijuana reclassification—concerns from a July public hearing were set aside.
Dr. Scott Harris said the change is procedural and will not affect the state’s current medical cannabis program.
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones promised to support educators and schools that defy the divisive concepts ban during a Mobile town hall earlier this week.
He said he would back any teacher who teaches accurate history if elected governor in November.
📰 Real Estate
Demolition of Frank W.
Boykin Towers, a 122-unit low-income housing complex, began Friday, Sept. 18 on a site now owned by the Mobile Airport Authority near I-10 at Michigan Ave. Officials said cleanup work will follow + further redevelopment plans are in the works.
🏈 Sports
Friday night Alabama football games featured Vestavia Hills beating Spain Park 30-7 on Friday, Sept.
18 with standout plays from quarterback Charlie Taaffe while Bayside Academy, Daphne and others secured wins. Several teams now have open dates next week for region play (key scores and player highlights noted).
Baldwin County Circuit Judge Ashley Siebert blocked the AHSAA from enforcing a suspension on Robertsdale football coach Justin Jones on Friday for lack of due process following an anonymous allegation.
The temporary restraining order lets Jones participate in practices and games until a hearing is held.
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