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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Mobile, Alabama, experiences neighborhood-level population shifts with about half growing and the other half shrinking, leading to a net stagnation in overall population growth.  AL.com

CRIME NEWS

  • Mobile Police arrested a 51-year-old man, Jayson Heath Anderson, for stealing items from Lowe’s and unlawfully possessing a firearm.  WKRG News 5
  • A homeless man, Jason Camp, was arrested in Mobile for pulling a knife on a Dollar General clerk, marking his fifth arrest since August.  UTV 44

CULTURE NEWS

  • Country music star Tracy Lawrence is scheduled to perform at the Mobile Saenger Theatre on March 13, highlighting his musical career and philanthropic efforts through Mission:Possible.  UTV 44

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Honda and Nissan are in discussions about a potential merger that could rank them as the world's third largest automaker, potentially affecting Alabama's economy where Honda has a significant manufacturing presence.  AL.com
  • Mobile County's GDP grew by 5.1% in 2023, reaching nearly $23.2 billion, with employment hitting its highest level since 2008.  AL.com

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A judge dismissed the final lawsuit of three IVF wrongful death cases in Alabama, following a Supreme Court decision that an embryo created through IVF is a child under state law.  1819 News
  • Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson establishes a mayoral campaign account for the 2025 Mobile municipal election but has yet to announce her candidacy.  1819 News

HEALTH NEWS

  • A woman is suing Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama, claiming it failed to properly refrigerate her mother's body, preventing an open-casket funeral.  AL.com

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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