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1. Mobile home invasion: 3 people held indoors against their will, officials say (wkrg.com) — Mobile police say three people were held against their will during a violent home invasion on Bernice Hudson Drive, leaving one man badly beaten but expected to survive. Investigators believe a man and woman who knew the victims are responsible, while a local pastor is urging renewed community efforts to curb neighborhood violence and support youth.
2. Mobile's temporary interest income boost coming to an end (fox10tv.com) — Mobile's mayor is warning that a temporary surge in interest income from arena bond funds is ending, creating a projected $12.8 million revenue drop in the new $404.1 million city budget. As Regions Arena construction advances and debt payments ramp up, officials plan to protect the rainy-day fund, maintain public safety spending, and lean on new attractions and the airport to grow future tax revenue.
3. Mobile County secures $5 million boost for Byrnewood boat ramp plan (al.com) — Mobile County has secured a $5 million GOMESA grant to finally move forward on the long-discussed Byrnewood Boat Ramp and community park near the mouth of Fowl River. Plans call for a new public ramp, pavilions, and possibly docks where local shrimpers could sell fresh seafood, easing crowding at Fowl River Marina and expanding water access for nearby residents.
4. The Push to Name Mobile Bay's New Bridge After Jimmy Buffett (gulfshoresnews.com) — Local leaders and residents are rallying to name the future I-10 Mobile River bridge over Mobile Bay in honor of hometown legend Jimmy Buffett, highlighting his deep roots in Mobile and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Supporters say a "Buffett Bridge" would be a unifying, non-political tribute that reflects the coastal lifestyle and community pride he championed throughout his life.
5. Austal Debuts First US Navy Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in Over 40 Years (thedefensepost.com) — Austal USA has launched the Navy's first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium in over 40 years, marking the largest vessel ever handled in the Mobile Channel. Built using expertise from Austal's Mobile operations, the massive AFDM 15 underscores the city's growing role in Gulf Coast shipbuilding and long-term Navy support work.
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