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Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Foley was named the No. 7 best place to call home on the Gulf Coast in 2025 by WorldAtlas for its railroad heritage, nature preserves, and walkable downtown with shops and dining. The city, the only one from Alabama on the list, grew 12% last year and now has over 28,000 residents—marking it as a fast-growing community. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Starbucks store on Airport Boulevard at the Shoppes in Bel Air closed Saturday as part of a restructuring effort to improve financial performance—some workers and resources were moved to other Mobile locations, and the closure is one of 124 nationwide that followed a layoff of 900 employees. WKRG News 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study from the University of Alabama shows that toxic arsenic and cadmium levels in river sediments near Plant Barry are comparable to those found after the historic Kingston spill—Mobile Baykeeper has urged Alabama Power to provide a timeline and plan to recycle the 21 million tons of coal ash stored in an unlined pit along the Mobile River. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said he will reintroduce a bill to end the income tax on overtime pay permanently—he argued that the tax cut helped workers and boosted tax collections when it was in effect. He expects the issue to be a campaign topic as lawmakers review current workforce data. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Poarch Creek Indians donated $25,000 to the American Heart Association to fund CPR training and kits for Escambia County Schools, with the presentation held at the Tribal Council Offices (highlighting their commitment to community health). WKRG News 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of South Alabama soccer team will face Appalachian State University on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET at the Appalachian Soccer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina and the game will stream on ESPN+ while the Jaguars hold a 7 win and 2 loss record and the Mountaineers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie with USA ranked among the top 25 for scoring offense and points per game. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Southeast Sports+ with Simone Eli and Gerhard Mathangani aired on September 26 and talked about big sports news and athletes in the Southeastern Conference using easy words. The show gave a clear review of the week’s sports highlights and key updates. WKRG News 5
- ➤ On Friday night, Daphne secured a 42—28 win against Spanish Fort at Jubilee Stadium in a game marked by strong offense and defense. Coach Kenny King praised his team's hard work and said they will build on the win in next week's matchup against Davidson. Gulf Coast Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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