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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prichard Fire Rescue Department has announced its sixth annual Fire Angel Toy Drive—titled Stuff the Fire Truck—to collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations to help 200 Prichard families this holiday season. Applications for assistance run November 10 through November 21 while donation drop-off sites at 303 W. Turner Rd. and 4446 High Point Blvd in Eight Mile accept contributions daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until December 18. NBC 15
- ➤ Neighbors in Mobile’s Marchfield placed skeletons with hand-lettered signs along Japonica Lane to highlight safe turning after Thigpen Road closed for a traffic study on Oct. 14 — the study ends on Oct. 28. Residents have gathered nearly 400 signatures and plan to attend City Council meetings to fight the change since drivers face risky conditions on Cottage Hill during rush hour — raising concerns over more accidents. WKRG News 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Patricia McCormick spoke last Thursday at the Fairhope Public Library — discussing her career, her book 'Sold,' and questions over youth access to challenged materials as state funding remains on hold. The library relocated six books to adult sections while keeping 'Sold' in the teen section, and officials will review funding issues on November 21. Gulf Coast Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local, state, and federal leaders celebrated the Mobile Harbor Deepening Project on October 13—concluding a 20-year effort to deepen the channel by 50 feet. The project will help lower shipping costs and boost trade by allowing larger ships easier access to Mobile Bay. The Mobile Rundown
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile will launch a six-month pilot program that gives 50 frequent 911 callers iPads to help reduce unnecessary ambulance trips—AltaPointe clinicians will use a single app on the devices to offer 24/7 video support for mental health needs. The program will begin in the next 30 days to cut costs and free up resources for true emergencies. NBC 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oyster Orthodontics is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Awareness Month by planning school visits in Mobile to teach kids the importance of good oral care — Dr. Steven Oliver explained the program will offer simple dental tips during these visits. WKRG News 5
- ➤ Baldwin Health Hospital celebrated the completion of its $200 million expansion project today by dedicating the new Wayne T. Smith Atrium as its main entrance and lobby. The expansion added a five-story patient tower with surgical facilities and specialized care units—fulfilling a decade of planning and investment that local leaders praised. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bayshore Christian Eagles will open their season on Nov. 6 at home against Robertsdale. Head coach Andy Ryan said the team is set to improve – most of their scorers, including seniors Bobby Bynum and Milo Scott, are returning after a 6-15 season that saw them notch their first area tournament win. Gulf Coast Media
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Die Fledermaus Opera Performance
7:30 p.m. — The Temple Downtown — Tickets available — Experience the comical and human-like characters in Strauss's delightful opera that takes you away from everyday troubles.
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Anne Wilson Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Tickets required — Experience new music from GRAMMY-nominated artist Anne Wilson on her STARS Tour.
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Dachshunds on Dauphin St.
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Mo' Bay Beignet Co. — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with races, prizes, and fun at this annual dachshund event.
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Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8-10 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticketed event — Experience a spellbinding orchestral tribute to Rock and Metal classics in an ethereal candlelit setting.
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Dauzat St. Marie Concert
8-10 PM — The Peoples Room of Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of catchy songwriting and vocal harmonies from the acclaimed duo Dauzat St. Marie.
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Halloween AI Lunch & Learn
12-1:30 p.m. — Innovation Portal — Free entry — Explore the frightening potential of AI while enjoying some treats and wearing costumes.
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4th Annual Gulf Coast Mac Down
11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — $14 for ages 6 and up — Celebrate macaroni and cheese with a cook-off and family-friendly fun.
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Christmas Sip and Shop
1-4 p.m. — Richards-DAR House Museum — Unique Christmas items — Enjoy an early Christmas shopping experience at Caroline's Closet.
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The Man Who Came to Dinner
7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Civic Theatre — $15 to $18 — Enjoy the comedic chaos when a celebrity guest overstays his welcome in this classic play.
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Magnolia Run
8-11 a.m. — Jesses Restaurant — Registration fee required — A friendly gathering for runners and walkers in the scenic town of Magnolia Springs.
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