SUMMARY: The death toll from the New Orleans terror attack remains at 14, with nearly three dozen injured, many still hospitalized. Baldwin County chaplain Tony Dicky has been offering support to the victims, comforting families and sharing in their grief. Memorials line Bourbon Street for those lost. Among the survivors, Jeremy Siny, who was injured when a terrorist’s truck ran over him, is expected to recover. Despite the ongoing pain, Dicky highlights the emotional and spiritual healing brought by community support. He believes the care and compassion of strangers is helping victims on their difficult journey toward recovery.

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SUMMARY: Well Proty Pantry has served the Baldwin County community since 2003, helping those in need of food. In 2024, they assisted nearly 11,000 families amid rising grocery prices. Executive Director Deian Servos announced their upcoming Magnolia Ball, scheduled for this Saturday at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, which aims to raise funds for their operations. Last year, they provided 1.4 million pounds of food to food-insecure families. The event will feature live music and floral donations, with ticket and donation information available via a QR code or the organization’s website. Your support helps ensure families receive healthy meals year-round.

Deann Servos. Executive Director, Prodisee Pantry

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SUMMARY: “The Souls of Time” is a musical drama created by local talents Yavon Matthews and Japonica Brown, supported by the Mobile County Commission. After a successful debut last year, the play returns to Mobile, where it resonated with the community. Both creators express excitement about representing Mobile’s rich culture and black history, celebrating progress and truth. This year’s performance features new actors and fresh energy, along with a special pre-show music CD project. Scheduled for January 17th, the event starts with a 6:30 PM pre-show, followed by the main performance at 7 PM. Tickets are available at the Sanger box office.

Composer Yvonne Matthews and the writer Japonica Brown.

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