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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BJ's Wholesale Club announced today that it will open its second Alabama location in Foley next year + expected to create between 100 and 150 new jobs. The new store on 14.27 acres off Ala. 59 near Juniper Street will also donate produce, meat and dairy to support a local food bank + aiding local families. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at Saenger Theatre from December 19 to 21 with guest artists and special choreography by Artistic Director Katia Garza, offering evening and matinee shows with tickets from $25 to $69 — a production geared toward families. The company will host a Nutcracker Holiday Brunch on December 21 at Battle House Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom and present an abbreviated Nutcracker Suite on December 6 at Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette campus — funds from the events will aid community outreach programs. UTV 44
- ➤ Bellingrath Gardens and Home celebrated its 30th anniversary as Magic Christmas in Lights opened yesterday with a new Christmas scene — it will run until January 6 to give local visitors extra time to enjoy the illuminated gardens. WKRG News 5
- ➤ At Mardi Gras Park in Downtown Mobile, the Christmas season officially began with a crowd chanting a countdown and enjoying Santa’s arrival as they recalled cherished holiday traditions. Local leaders and volunteers urged giving through the Salvation Army’s red kettle and Angel Tree programs — with a goal of $250 thousand — to help families facing a tight season. NBC 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County Public School System raised its state report card grade to 83 this year (a two-point gain that returns the district to its previous high mark). This improvement shows steady progress in local education. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ St. Michael Catholic High School welcomed a record number of families on November 14 at its Prospective Cardinal Preview Night where guests learned about academics—competitive athletics and extracurricular activities. Admission for fall 2026 remains open with priority enrollment available by January 5 and a placement test scheduled on January 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Students at Mobile's Augusta Evans Special School held their annual talent show on Friday where children sang and danced as proud parents watched—showing how the event challenges them to share their talents. NBC 15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare providers in Mobile have noticed a rise in an unnamed respiratory illness, with about 4% of patients (seen in ERs and urgent cares) showing flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. Doctors advise residents to get their flu shot (available at local clinics) and practice good hygiene as holiday gatherings may lead to more cases. WKRG News 5
- ➤ The Mobile Fire and Rescue Department warned residents to keep an eye on the kitchen while cooking by removing flammable items from near the stove—Captain Dwight Smith said unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires during the holidays. He advised keeping a fire extinguisher handy and to exit quickly and call 911 if a fire spreads. WKRG News 5
- ➤ A Baldwin County mother suffered severe morning sickness with frequent vomiting and weight loss until her family found help at a Birmingham clinic led by Dr. Andrew Householder—an expert in hyperemesis gravidarum. Her ultrasound showed a healthy baby girl, and she is due in February. UTV 44
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baldwin County native Caden Creel led Jacksonville State to an undefeated start and is on pace to break school records by rushing for 730 yards this season, with over 600 yards in six games—helping push the Gamecocks to the top of Conference USA. The team travels to FIU today—planning to close the season at home against Western Kentucky. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Vigor beat its opponent 14-0 at Wolfpack Stadium Friday night and will face No.1 Williamson in a rematch next Friday after losing to them in overtime earlier this season. In Jackson, E.J. Crowell ran for 133 yards and scored five touchdowns as the Aggies won in the Class 4A semifinals, setting up a rematch with No.1 St. Michael next Friday night in Fairhope. The Call News
- ➤ Friday night, Saraland beat the Patriots from Pike Road 56-32 in the Class 6A quarterfinal as quarterback Jamison Roberts threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns while receiver Deshawn Spencer scored five times, and the undefeated Spartans will host Benjamin Russell in the semifinals next Friday — a step toward a fourth straight Super 7 appearance. The Call News
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a mesmerizing family-friendly holiday stage spectacular blending cirque enchantment with festive spirit.
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16th Annual Turkey Trot for Hope
8-10 a.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Registration fees apply — Participate in a festive Thanksgiving 5k or 1 mile ‘Gobble Wobble’ while supporting a great cause.
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Florida A&M Rattlers vs. South Alabama Jaguars Women's Basketball
12 PM — Mitchell Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch an exciting women's basketball matchup as South Alabama hosts Florida A&M.
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Wonderful Wednesday Storytime
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Delight in stories and songs that spark early literacy for all ages.
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Tower of Power Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energy of funk and soul legends Tower of Power live on stage.
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Killer Beaz: Best Buzz in Town Tour
7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Check venue for ticket cost — Comedian Killer Beaz brings laughs to celebrate 10 seasons of 'Moonshiners'.
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Saturday Morning Studio
10-11 a.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Explore your creativity through arts and crafts in a welcoming environment for children.
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AvGas Level 2 Training Course
11:59 AM — Continental Aerospace Technologies — $1,695.00 inclusive — Enhance your skills with a comprehensive 5-day training on piston engines.
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An Evening With Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
5-8 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Experience a beloved holiday film with a special guest from the movie.
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Santa's Missing Mail Puppet Show
11-11:45 a.m. — Hearin-Chandler Auditorium — $5 entry for non-members ages 5+ — Enjoy an interactive puppet show by award-winning puppeteer David Stephens, featuring lots of audience participation.
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