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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Daphne Sports Complex on Sunday, Dec. 14, Vicki Workman hosted her son Kyler's birthday party that began with no guests but quickly drew nearly 50 local residents after a Facebook post. The community's support left Kyler with new play date invitations and lasting friendships. Gulf Coast Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents will gather downtown on New Year's Eve at MoonPie Over Mobile, a long-running celebration started in 2008—bringing a festive spirit to the city's streets. Lagniappe Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ended oyster harvesting season at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 after surveys showed fewer harvestable oysters and water quality concerns. The season began Oct.6 and yielded about 5,000 sacks of oysters amid environmental stressors. 1819 News
- ➤ Researchers from Dauphin Island Sea Lab will track sound changes on the SS United States as the vessel leaves Mobile — to be sunk off the Florida Panhandle in late February or March 2026. The study will last one year after the ship becomes the world’s largest artificial reef after remediation. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $43.8M in grants to help low-income households cover heating and cooling costs through 18 community action agencies. The funding (which includes supplemental federal dollars) will support residents in Mobile and nearby areas. UTV 44
- ➤ Foley City Council awarded a $3.72 million contract to Roy Lewis Construction to build a hurricane-safe room on North Poplar Street that will house over 200 people and serve as an emergency command post — the facility will be complete before early June ahead of the 2027 hurricane season. AL.com
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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.
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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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Gary Owen Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — $ — Enjoy an evening of laughter with stand-up comedian Gary Owen, known for his dynamic comedy and engaging presence.
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Longform Improv Workshop with Lauren Ainsworth
12:00 – 1:30 AM — 358 St Louis St, Mobile, AL — Cost not specified — Explore the art of longform improv through high-energy, engaging exercises led by a Chicago-trained expert.
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New Years Eve Celebration
Celebrate New Years Eve — 5:00 PM onwards — The Royal Scam — $77 for a three-course dinner — Enjoy a charming dining experience with fresh Gulf seafood and fine wines.
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LEGO Fun Tuesday
4-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with engaging LEGO activities for kids ages 6 to 18.
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A Stitch in Time
3:30-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free kit available — Creative hands come together to cross stitch with fellow crafters.
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Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the Mardi Gras season with music, food, and the grand tree lighting ceremony.
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BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Workshop
10-11 a.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Get assistance with your digital devices and learn about valuable library apps.
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January 2026 Vehicle Auction
8 a.m. — Mobile Police Department Impound Lot — Registration required — Bid on a variety of vehicles at the monthly auction event.
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