Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
Good morning, Mobile.
🏘️ Community
MCPSS is partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast to provide one-time boxes of non-perishable food to students in need due to a SNAP delay — parents may request assistance online while local food banks offer additional support.
Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis and District 2 Councilwoman Samantha Ingram will join community partners at 9 a.m. today at 1205 Basil Street for a ribbon cutting celebrating the first affordable home built through the city's Housing Improvement Program—an effort set to build 30 homes and reduce blight in the historic Campground neighborhood.
John Kilpatrick, named 2025 Veteran of the Year, joined the Red Couch to share his military career and describe how he founded Vets Recover — an organization that helps veterans battling addiction and other challenges.
🎭 Culture
Grammy award-winning country music artist Dwight Yoakam will perform at the Saenger Theatre on Feb.
19 in 2026 in Mobile — tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7.
📰 Economy
New data shows that Alabama's economy is growing more slowly as state funds fell by $47 million.
Lawmakers say state agencies and schools may cut spending because there are fewer federal relief funds — officials are planning budgets to handle the drop.
🎓 Education
The new student-run salon at Baldwin Preparatory Academy opened to the public yesterday and cosmetology students began offering haircuts, manicures, waxing and other services starting at $5.
The salon books appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays every other week and already has 28 appointments scheduled (clients can call the school’s front desk on Mondays to book).
🏛️ Government
The Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission will honor veterans with several events next Tuesday.
The flag raising ceremony will start at 7 a.m. at Battleship Memorial Park — this event marks the beginning of the day’s planned observances.
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries was awarded $519,000 in federal grants to support 14 projects aimed at boosting the specialty crop industry by improving production, disease management and market access.
The funding comes from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program—helping local growers adopt sustainable practices for fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops.
🏈 Sports
Six Baldwin County prep football teams — Bayside Academy, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Snook Christian and St. Michael — have secured playoff spots for the 2025 season.
The playoffs will begin on Friday, Nov. 7 as each team moves toward the state championships.
Atmore DragStrip, a popular track for South Alabama and Florida drag racers, will hold its final race on November 29 before closing after nearly 50 years.
Owners Joey and Misty Barber said rising costs and criticism forced the decision and they will finish the season with weekly test and tune events.
On Tuesday night the College Football Playoff committee released its first weekly rankings—placing Alabama at No. 4 and earning the team a first-round bye under the new 12-team format.
The committee will update rankings every Tuesday until December 7 and Alabama will host LSU on Saturday before playing No. 12 Oklahoma at home.
🎉 Mobile Events
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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.
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.
Bring Your Own Device Workshop
10-11 a.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Registration recommended — Get assistance with your digital devices and library apps in a helpful session.
Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags
3-4 p.m. — USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park — Free entry — Honor our veterans with patriotic music, presentations, and a flag parade featuring local students.
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime
10:00 – 10:30 AM — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and songs designed to promote early literacy for preschool-aged children and all ages welcome.
Teen Takeover at Parkway Branch
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon filled with video games, board games, crafts, and fun activities designed for teens.
Port City Classic
8-11 p.m. — Ladd-Peebles Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the vibrant HBCU spirit with an exciting matchup between Alabama State and Mississippi Valley State.
Living History Festival at Fort Condé
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Colonial Fort Condé — Free entry — Experience life in the 18th century with hands-on demonstrations and exciting swordfighting shows.
Read & Play Storytime
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Ben May Main Library — Free — Engage your little ones in storytime with books, songs, and fingerplays to nurture their early development.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. South Alabama Jaguars Women's Basketball Game
12 PM — Mitchell Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch an exciting showdown in women's basketball with top team stats from both sides.
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