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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Judge denies bid to stop SS United States sinking

Plus, Prichard's overdrawn account and a Battle of Old Shell Road rematch.

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A federal judge denied a bid to block the SS United States sinking

The legal fight and the ship's exit are days apart

  1. Nov. 3The preservation foundation files suit in the Northern District of Florida.
  2. Nov. 4The foundation files an emergency motion for a restraining order and injunction.
  3. Nov. 6A federal judge denies the injunction request; the foundation files a new motion.
  4. Nov. 9Okaloosa County plans to tow the ship out of Mobile.
  5. Nov. 12Okaloosa County plans to sink the ship to create a reef.

Sources: Jets Wire, FOX10 News, Lagniappe Daily

If you've been watching the in Mobile, you have a few days left. A federal judge in Florida rejected an attempt Friday to stop the tow and sinking. Judge M. Casey Rodgers wrote that the docket had no verified complaint or affidavit and that the foundation proposed no bond amount. The foundation filed a new motion Friday with an affidavit from co-founder Carlos Camacho Jr.

The foundation sued the Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County, alleging the Corps approved the project without adequately studying environmental risks. WEAR reports the group claims toxic paint could contaminate Gulf waters, while the Corps concluded the project wouldn't cause significant environmental harm.

  • Divers: the wreck would open the day after the sinking
  • In Mobile: since March 2025 for deep cleaning
  • Expected draw: many thousands of visitors a year, the county says
  • Foundation's stance: opposes the choice of ship, not the reef program

The ship's sinking by the numbers

990 feet
long, the ocean liner to be sunk
22
nautical miles southwest of Destin, where it would go down
45 minutes
for the sinking, Okaloosa County says

Sources: Jets Wire, FOX10 News

Okaloosa County spokesman Nick Tomecek said some tanks are already filled with water, with more to be filled the morning of Nov. 12.

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News Notes

Prichard

Prichard's general fund account was negative $20,602.36 Friday, Council President Traci Hale said at an emergency meeting. The council voted 5-0 to seek a formal audit if City Attorney Josh Briskman doesn't offer an adequate explanation by close of business Monday. Councilors also authorized letters to Briskman, Ricardo Woods and the Alabama State Auditor's Office about gas tax transfers. Hale saw transfers of $50,000 and $10,000 into the general fund, and the mayor's spokesperson said the money is for road repairs. FOX10 NewsLagniappe DailyNBC 15 WPMI

Airports

Three airports in Mobile and Baldwin counties received state grants totaling $2,126,363, and federal and local funds add $1,632,117, for $3,758,480 in all. Bay Minette Municipal Airport gets $157,895 for a hangar taxilane, and Jeremiah Denton Airport on Dauphin Island gets $896,637. Statewide, Alabama is putting more than $73 million toward airport improvements. Mobile Bay NowNBC 15 WPMI

Playoffs

UMS-Wright beat Houston Academy 35-0 and St. Paul's won 6-3 at Montgomery Catholic, setting up a rematch next Friday at UMS. UMS won the regular-season meeting 31-0, and the all-time series is tied at 24-24. McGill-Toolen beat Faith Academy 45-0, and Mobile Christian's Tristan Aragon ran for 149 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-12 win. The Leopards visit unbeaten Montgomery Academy next. Lagniappe DailyWKRGAL.com

Area teams advanced in Friday's first-round playoff games

  • Houston Academy0
    UMS-Wright35
    Final
  • St. Paul's6
    Montgomery Catholic3
    Final
  • Faith Academy0
    McGill-Toolen45
    Final
  • Alabama Christian12
    Mobile Christian31
    Final

Sources: Lagniappe Daily, AL.com, WKRG

U.S. 31

If you drive U.S. 31 in Spanish Fort, wants your input at a public meeting Tue., Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m., at the Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd. The proposal would run from U.S. 90/U.S. 98 to School Road, widening the road from four to six lanes, upgrading signals and adding sidewalks. WKRGFOX10 News

Oaklawn

The Historic Oaklawn Outdoor Museum opened at Oaklawn Cemetery in a free event honoring African Americans who helped shape Mobile's history. The project is funded through an education grant from Mobile County Commission District 1. FOX10 News

Home

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Sixty painters are heading outdoors Saturday, Nov. 7, for the Plein Air celebration from the Eastern Shore Art Center, taking their easels to the streets and the bay front pier. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and with a forecast high of 72, the light should be lovely. Paint on.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6The SS United States is set to leave Mobile on Monday
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5The ex-USS Enterprise is headed to Mobile to be dismantled
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Prichard workers stop working as the mayor presses the council on a budget
  4. Tues., Nov. 3USS Enterprise is headed to Mobile, and the mayor wants three new TIFs
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Mobile Daily Newsto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Judge denies bid to stop SS United States sinking

Plus, Prichard's overdrawn account and a Battle of Old Shell Road rematch.

The TLDR

  1. Judge denies injunction; SS United States still set to leave Monday
  2. Prichard's general fund is overdrawn, and the council wants answers
  3. Three Mobile Bay airports land $3.8 million in upgrades
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