Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
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🏘️ Community
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Gayle Benson, owner of the Saints and Pelicans, visited E.R.
Dickson Elementary to support the Big Brothers, Big Sisters holiday program by bringing cheerleaders along with Sir Saint and Pierre T. Pelican. The visit spread festive cheer and celebrated local tradition.
💼 Business
Terry and Nick Saban, Joe Agresti, Perdido Hotel Partners and investors bought Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach as of Dec.
2 + the family destination will reopen on Dec. 30 under local management by Aurora Hospitality Partners aiming to preserve its legacy.
🎭 Culture
The Pensters will celebrate 60 years during a meeting on Saturday, Dec.
13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fairhope Public Library. The free event features prose and poetry readings + light refreshments to mark the milestone in local literary culture.
Poinsettias, with bright red bracts and a long history from Aztec dyeing to American holiday traditions, brighten displays along the Gulf Coast.
Local garden centers and home gardeners celebrate Alabama’s native (wild) poinsettia as a festive reminder of the season.
HGTV named Fairhope the best small town to visit for Christmas in Alabama.
The coastal town will host its Magical Christmas Parade on Dec. 5 (6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.), though inclement weather may affect the event.
📰 Economy
Master Boat Builders has announced plans to build a new $60M shipbuilding facility to construct ships for the U.S. military.
The facility will come to Bayou Coden (the planned site) with construction expected to begin soon.
🏛️ Government
Mary Pettit told the council Tuesday that stricter animal control laws should be enforced after her cat was killed by a dog on Nov.
23 — councilman C.J. Smalls raised safety concerns after another dog attack as the mayor’s office said plans are in the works.
Chris Lewis returned as ADCNR’s Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries director to oversee 315 staff and manage conservation initiatives including CWD sampling in northwest counties.
He rejoined on Monday and brings decades of local experience to reconnect communities with nature.
🏈 Sports
Mary Montgomery tight end D.J.
Broughton became the first player to commit to Auburn coach Alex Golesh on Monday; he said he was ready to join the new program (he plans to gain weight before stepping into SEC play).
No. 12 Alabama held on to win by a score of 90 to 84 over Clemson in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with Labaron Philon scoring 29 points and Amari Allen recording a double double.
The Crimson Tide will host UTSA on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. on the SEC Network.
🎉 Mobile Events
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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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
68 Ventures Bowl: UL Lafayette vs. Delaware
7:30-9 p.m. — Hancock Whitney Stadium — Tickets from $20 — Catch the NCAA showdown between UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns and Delaware Blue Hens under the lights.
Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club
3-4 p.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration recommended — Enjoy creativity and teamwork while building amazing LEGO masterpieces.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical
7 p.m. — Joe Jefferson Players — $15 adults, $10 seniors, students, and children — Experience a festive children's theater musical adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic.
Baker High School All-Class Reunion
9 PM – 2 AM — The Locale — $45 — Celebrate the spirit of Baker High with food, music, and reconnecting with old classmates.
Live Sketch Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — More info to come — Enjoy an evening of hilarious live sketch performances.
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