Mardi Gras has a way of bringing out everything that makes Mobile sparkle, from colorful floats to marching bands and, of course, horses stepping proudly down the parade routes. As the first parades of the season get closer, the City of Mobile gathered riders and their horses for a special training class designed to keep … Read more
The Mobile Chamber has opened 2026 with a leadership move that brings a familiar name from the real estate world into one of the city’s most influential civic roles. Teresa Williamson, president of Roberts Brothers, Inc., now steps in as chairperson of the Chamber’s board. The appointment puts a longtime local business leader at the … Read more
After more than six decades tucked inside Langan Park, the Mobile Museum of Art stepped into a new chapter with a full visual refresh that feels built for the future. A new logo now anchors everything from signage to marketing, giving the museum a cleaner, more modern look that matches the kind of work hanging … Read more
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
