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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fans filled the Mobile Convention Center over the weekend for South Alabama Comic-Con where voice actors like Scott Innes and Efren Ramirez and local cosplayers showcased their skills. Attendees already planned next year's event as the gathering delivered a memorable mix of comics, films, and costumes — sparking local excitement. WKRG News 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama was ranked eighth in a 2025 Top States for Doing Business study by Area Development that measured speed, workforce wins, and business climate—praising its incentive programs and property tax rates while noting Georgia and Tennessee ranked higher. 1819 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bishop State Community College reported a record 4,505 students enrolled for fall—its highest in 20 years. The number is 12.6% higher than last year and marks three consecutive years of double-digit growth. WKRG News 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said Alabama farmers need the best tools to help them thrive and has worked to stop a rule that would raise farm labor costs—he has also supported bills to expand disaster insurance and improve rural utilities. He has met with local farming groups and is working on Farm Bill 2.0 to keep agriculture strong. 1819 News
- ➤ MAWSS filed a lawsuit and sought an arrest warrant after a Facebook video showed fishermen crossing protective booms at Big Creek Lake—Mobile’s main drinking water source for the city and parts of Baldwin. The legal action aims to secure full control of the reservoir and prevent risks to safe water going forward—ensuring reliable water for the community. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Mobile City Council votes today on a vape tax ordinance that will impose an excise tax on consumable vapor product wholesalers and add a $150 annual fee—adding a 10-cent per milliliter surcharge for in-city sales and a 5-cent charge for products sold outside city limits but within police jurisdiction—if passed, the ordinance will take effect on Oct. 1. WKRG News 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare providers and community service groups are hosting a free Disability Resource Fair today at the Strada Center to help people with special needs access programs and benefits — the fair runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes support with Medicaid and educational services. WKRG News 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Williamson High School beat Murphy 100 to 0 Friday night (73 to 0 at halftime) and improved to a 6-0 season with 311 points scored while Murphy managed only 14. The lopsided score has sparked debate over Alabama's mercy rule (the clock does not run until the fourth quarter) as coaches weigh player safety against game fairness. NBC 15
- ➤ Mobile will host the Gulf Coast Challenge this Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Sports and Entertainment complex as the Alabama A&M Bulldogs face the Jackson State Tigers at 4 p.m. Local events include free concerts by Deitrick Haddon and the Ying Yang Twins and a downtown parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Warren Street—game tickets cost $36.70 while tailgate concert admission is $15 for those without a game pass. AL.com
- ➤ Delien Kleinhans, a tennis star at the University of South Alabama, has been named one of two Sun Belt candidates for the NCAA Woman of the Year award—she earned a 4.0 GPA and helped at local shelters—showing her strong efforts on and off the court. WKRG News 5
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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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Continental Factory Training - AvGas Level 2 Course
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Continental Aerospace Technologies — $1,695 — Refresher training for certified technicians on Continental's piston engines over five days.
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