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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Children’s of Alabama will host its 12th annual Boots & BBQ Barn Bash on October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Moe’s Original BBQ at 701 Spring Hill Avenue in downtown Mobile—attendees will pay $40 for dinner, live music, dancing and auctions to fund the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic that treats children with autoimmune disorders. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Prodisee Pantry is urging federal employees and military families impacted by the shutdown to seek food assistance to ease budget stress and help free up funds for rent, car payments, and utilities. The pantry will distribute food on Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at its Spanish Fort facility—if the shutdown continues, it may host special distributions. NBC 15
- ➤ Four Grand Bay roads will be closed from noon to 1:30 p.m. today for a community walk organized by the Mobile County Commission — officials said maps and GPS systems will show the detours. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile-born band Red Clay Strays released a new video for “People Hatin’” with lead singer Brandon Coleman voicing frustration over divisive public discourse since the song was recorded in April. The video comes as the group plays sold-out shows—poised to release a new album in summer and headline a major festival in April. AL.com
- ➤ University of South Alabama held its unique Glass Pumpkin Patch on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.—about 2,000 handcrafted pumpkins made by students, faculty, and alumni were on display, and proceeds were split to support both the students and the glass art program. This event combined a traditional fall festivity with creative art that engaged the local community. WKRG News 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Mobile Ship Channel reached a depth of 50 feet after a $366 million Army Corps project allowed larger cargo ships to access the Port of Mobile, making it the deepest container terminal in the Gulf. Officials said a ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned soon and ongoing work will widen the turning basin — boosting efficient trade and lower shipping costs for the region. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources joined a lawsuit against the Town of Dauphin Island to stop plans to remove red foxes, arguing state law gives it full authority over wildlife — a hearing on a preliminary injunction is set for October 30. UTV 44
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Representative Chris Pringle from Mobile said the next governor will cancel the West Alabama Highway project because it relies solely on state gas tax funds. He criticized the plan at an oversight meeting—arguing that the project wastes state money and delays a needed four lane road connecting Mobile and Tuscaloosa. UTV 44
- ➤ House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle said the next governor will shut down the West Alabama Corridor project because it lacks federal funds and uses state gas tax money—ALDOT noted the project is underway but its future is uncertain. 1819 News
- ➤ On Thursday, the Legislative Council approved an amended rule that bans dogs used for deer hunting from private property near Talladega National Forest without written permission, and House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle voted against it—he said dog hunters had threatened him. 1819 News
- ➤ The new Gulf State Park Executive Campground will cover 200 acres on the former golf course and will add 100 campsites in phase one with more space between sites and many amenities like a pool, splash pad, pickleball court, and activities center with public-restrooms - officials said reservations will open once the opening date is confirmed with a planned start in the first half of 2026. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Transportation awarded over $2 million in grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program to support improvement projects at 27 local airports — including Brewton, Fairhope, and Gulf Shores — by funding runway upgrades, facility repairs and safety enhancements. This funding is already helping local airports boost connectivity and service quality. UTV 44
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Daphne High School Trojans are honored as WKRG News 5 Cheer Squad of the Week; the co-ed team of 44 members—led by Head Coach Rachel Jablonski—has earned multiple awards and will pursue a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando next year. WKRG News 5
- ➤ At the 3rd annual Conflict on the Causeway, the Baldwin Blue Crabs beat the Mobile County Cubs 5 to 4. They built a big lead early and kept strong pitching and defense—giving Baldwin a 2 to 1 series lead. Gulf Coast Media
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