Downtown Mobile eased into New Year’s Eve with cool air, clear skies, and the kind of slow build that only happens when a crowd knows something fun is coming. By early evening, small pockets of people gathered near Bienville Square. As the night stretched on, those pockets merged into a steady stream, then a full … Read more
January has brought a clear change in tone along the Gulf Coast. While much of the country has moved on from holiday lights and year-end celebrations, the new year has quietly opened the door to something bigger. Carnival season has officially begun, signaling the start of weeks filled with parades, parties, and long-standing traditions that … Read more
As winter cold snaps give way to summer heat waves, keeping a home comfortable can stretch household budgets thin. This week, the state announced a significant round of funding aimed at easing that pressure for thousands of Alabama households. Governor Kay Ivey approved roughly $43.8 million in home energy assistance grants designed to help low-income … Read more
By the time Christmas wrapped up and decorations started coming down, one local family was still talking about a letter that had quietly set a different kind of holiday story in motion. While many children spent December circling toys and dreaming up wish lists, a nine-year-old named Caroline sat down with a different idea in … Read more
After nearly three decades with Mobile Fire-Rescue, Ann Williams is preparing to step away from the job that shaped much of her adult life. Her final day with the department is set for Jan. 12, closing a chapter that began in 1995 and grew into a career marked by perseverance, skill, and steady leadership. Williams’ … Read more
Mardi Gras season always sneaks up fast in Mobile, and 2026 is moving even quicker. Parades begin rolling before January is over, and once they start, the schedule barely slows until Fat Tuesday arrives in mid-February. Downtown streets, island roads, and bayfront towns all fill in rapidly, turning ordinary days into parade days with very … Read more
Every year, tons of sediment are dredged from Mobile’s waterways to keep the shipping channels clear. Historically, much of this sediment was either stockpiled or disposed of, but now it’s finding a new purpose. A groundbreaking project is turning this material into 3D-printed artificial reefs, with the potential to improve the environment and coastal ecosystems. … Read more
Last Wednesday, patients at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital got an unexpected visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. Swapping his usual sleigh for a helicopter, Santa made a grand arrival at the hospital’s helipad, delighting everyone with his unique entrance. A Helicopter Ride Like No Other Santa’s visit was magical… and it … Read more
Mobile’s Mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis, swapped his office for a barstool Thursday night as he joined the team at Fairhope Brewing Company for a fun and charitable event. The Mayor served up drinks at the brewery’s annual Cheers to Charity event, with all tips going toward Feeding the Gulf Coast, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger … Read more
The weekend before Christmas is always a prime time to embrace the holiday spirit, and this year, Mobile’s Christmas Extravaganza was the perfect way to get into the festive mood. Hosted by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, the event brought the community together for a fun-filled day full of holiday cheer. Toys … Read more
