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Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, donated furniture and books to Calloway-Smith Middle School in Mobile, Alabama, as part of her annual charity efforts.  WKRG News 5
  • The Mobile Parks & Rec Dept. is offering a free Winter Holiday Camp for K-6 students during select days of the holiday season, with pre-registration required.  UTV 44

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A man died early Monday when his vehicle struck a power pole in rural Mobile County, leading to a temporary road closure and a pending investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.  AL.com

CRIME NEWS

  • U.S. Marine Willie Ellington was arrested for first-degree murder and possession of child pornography, connected to the case of Tshey Bennett found dead in Alabama.  1819 News
  • A woman and a man were arrested at Craighead Elementary School after a dispute over a vehicle's ownership led to a confrontation involving the snatching of car keys and brandishing of a knife.  WKRG News 5

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of South Alabama received nearly $1 million to teach high school students about STEMM and environmental justice through the STEMM Scholars for Environmental Justice Program.  WKRG News 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Alabama DHR alerts residents to an increase in EBT card fraud and offers safety and reimbursement advice.  Gulf Coast Media
  • The Alabama Department of Transportation installs new cameras and data-gathering devices on the I-10 Bayway to collect traffic data, aiding in the design of the future Mobile River Bridge project for improved travel efficiency.  WKRG News 5
  • The City of Mobile authorizes the transfer of 214 acres to The Rain Group, a nonprofit aiming to develop a campus to support the homeless.  AL.com

HEALTH NEWS

  • Two students at Accel Academy in Mobile, Alabama, were hospitalized following a non-life-threatening vaping incident, with an ongoing police investigation.  WKRG News 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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