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🌱 How Theodore’s big man dominated Baker in a statement home victory
You won't want to miss Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes on the Theodore Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Theodore’s big man dominated Baker in a statement home victory
- Why a Theodore resident is upset about Mobile’s rusting landmark fountain
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alabama high school basketball stars: Pelham overcomes slow start to dump Hoover (al.com) — Theodore basketball fans can celebrate a standout performance from Bobcats center Camari Roberson, who posted 20 points and 17 rebounds in a 59-40 home win over Baker. His double-double earned him a spot on AL.com’s statewide list of high school basketball stars from recent games. 
• Mobile's iconic water feature corroding after costly renovation (mynbc15.com) — A Theodore resident is among those frustrated that Mobile’s recently renovated Ketchum Fountain in Bienville Square is already showing significant rust, despite a $3.2 million overhaul. City officials say they’ll bid a roughly $100,000 repair project after Mardi Gras to fix the corrosion and protect the landmark long term.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library , 9150 Moffett Rd , Semmes
3:00 pm - Whoville Christmas Dance
James P. Nix Center , 1 Bayou Drive , Fairhope
6:00 pm - Mystery Book Club
Daphne Public Library , 2607 US-98 , Daphne
6:00 pm - The Art of Mixology A Tropical Christmas Party
The Barn at the Hope Farm , 915 Nicholls Avenue , Fairhope
6:00 pm - Christmas Mosaic: Songs of the Season
St. Paul's Episcopal Church , 4051 Old Shell Road , Mobile
6:00 pm - Chickasaw Chieftains vs Satsuma Gators
J.C. Davis Municipal Auditorium , 400 Grand Blvd , Chickasaw
4:30 pm - Bayside Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Mary G. Montgomery
Mary G. Montgomery High School , 4275 Snow Rd N , Semmes
5:30 pm - Young Professionals: Grinchmas Celebration
The Bull , 30500 State Hwy 181, Suite 134 , Spanish Fort
5:30 pm - Inaugural Winter Gala
The Venue , 105 S. Section Street , Fairhope
7:00 pm - Candy Cane Dash
Loxley Municipal Park Loxley, AL
7:00 am - Guided Bus Tour the Site of Old Mobile: Alabama's First European Settlement
East Pointe Baptist Church , 34742 AL-225 , Spanish Fort
8:30 am - Grand Breakfast and Pictures with Santa Saturday | December 13, 2025
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection , One Grand Blvd , Point Clear
9:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A vehicle fire on I-65 North between Moffett Road and St. Stephens Road has been reported, and a major crash has been cleared at Exit 8/US 45/St. Stephens Road in Mobile.
12:47PM on Dec 9: Vehicle fire reported on I-65 Northbound between Moffett Road and St. Stephens Road. (Nextdoor ) - Vehicle fire cleared on I-65 Southbound ramp to Exit 170: Fairview in Montgomery.
1:37PM on Dec 9: Vehicle fire reported on I-65 Northbound ramp to Dauphin Street. (Nextdoor )
- amrize posted a job opening for Shipping Operator in Theodore. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Theodore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Theodore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mobile
- Mobile Convention Center hosts job fair for those looking to make some extra holiday cash (fox10tv.com)
- Former Yellow Jacket kicker selected for Senior Bowl (wrdw.com)
- Mobile man hits police unit, another vehicle during chase, MPD says (fox10tv.com)
Prichard
- ‘I think that was the scariest moment I've ever had': Prichard PD investigating after 4-year-old girl gets grazed by stray bullet. (fox10tv.com)
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