Saturday, December 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mobile Community Action receives $4.45 million to assist low-income households with utility bills, as part of Alabama's LIHEAP initiative. WKRG News 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile Police Department arrested 25 individuals on drug charges following a three-month-long investigation named 'Operation Cleaning up the Campgrounds'. WKRG News 5
- ➤ A man was fatally shot at Hunter's Pointe Apartments in Mobile, marking the city's fifth homicide in a week, with a suspect now in custody. AL.com
- ➤ Nilson Cain was sentenced to 30 years for assaulting retired meteorologist John Edd Thompson on his 81st birthday. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Roberts Brothers, Inc. was named the No. 2 best workplace in Alabama by Business Alabama magazine, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County Health Department confirms the fourth case of Pertussis (whooping cough) this year, highlighting vaccine availability. WKRG News 5
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alabama tree sellers emphasize the importance of watering Christmas trees to prevent fire hazards, with prices remaining stable in 2024. Alabama Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Sicard Hollow Concert at The Merry Widow
Enjoy a musical evening with Sicard Hollow in Mobile, AL at The Merry Widow.
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Moonpie Over Mobile New Year's Eve Celebration
This annual free event features a giant electronic MoonPie drop and live music performances, attracting over 50,000 attendees.
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Black Jacket Symphony Performs The Beatles' Abbey Road
The Black Jacket Symphony will perform 'Abbey Road' along with The Beatles' greatest hits at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile.
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