Monday, December 9th, 2024
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 60-year-old man, Mart A. Reed, died in a single-vehicle crash after his car struck a utility pole and overturned in Mobile County. UTV 44
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in a vehicle on I-65, leading to an investigation and temporary interstate closure. WKRG News 5
- ➤ An 18-year-old is charged with murder following the death of a 19-year-old in Prichard, who succumbed to injuries from a shooting incident earlier in the year. WKRG News 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Richard Spencer, previously Secretary of the Navy, is the new chairman of Austal Ltd., a shipbuilding company undergoing significant expansion. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile council is set to discuss increasing the mayor's salary from its current $125,000. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Steve Nodine has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Mobile following current Mayor Sandy Stimpson's decision not to seek re-election. Lagniappe Daily
- ➤ Austal Ltd. founder John Rothwell characterizes the company's former President, Craig Perciavalle, as making an error without personal gain amid fiscal irregularities investigation. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saraland High School's football team, led by coach Jeff Kelly, faces a championship loss but remains a formidable contender, reflecting Kelly's adept cultivation of talent and the team's enduring success. The Call News
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One-Day Account Management Workshop in Mobile, AL
This one-day workshop focuses on developing key account management skills to enhance customer relationships and drive sales performance.
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2024 Friendship Volleyball Tournament
The 2024 Friendship Volleyball Tournament will feature teams from Mobile Storm and PIVC Storm Volleyball Club hosted at the Foley Event Center.
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Christmas Celebration at the Exploreum
Experience a festive family-friendly event featuring hands-on STEM challenges and a special screening of Disney’s Frozen at the Exploreum Science Center.
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Celebration of Christmas Music and Traditions
This festive concert features diverse Christmas music and traditions from around the world performed by the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, highlighting baritone Ricardo José Rivera.
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Colter Wall & Friends Tour at Saenger Theatre Mobile
Colter Wall will perform live at Saenger Theatre Mobile, featuring special guests and showcasing his distinctive music style.
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Michael W. Smith - Every Christmas Concert
Grammy winner Michael W. Smith will perform his Every Christmas tour at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile, featuring special guest Riley Clemmons.
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Chris Tomlin Concert at Cottage Hill Baptist Church
Chris Tomlin will perform live at Cottage Hill Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, offering a memorable evening of worship music.
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2024 Winter Futsal Challenge
The 2024 Winter Futsal Challenge is a two-day indoor futsal event hosted by Snap Soccer at the Foley Event Center.
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Viking 1M, 5K, & 10K Race at Sage Park, Mobile, AL
Participants can choose from a 1-mile, 5K, or 10K race with themed medals and a costume contest at a community-friendly event.
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Lower Alabama AI Meetup at Innovation Portal
The LA-AI Meetup is a collaborative community for individuals interested in artificial intelligence, focusing on knowledge sharing and networking among AI enthusiasts and professionals in Fairhope and Mobile, Alabama.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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