When Ann Leonard returned from Camp Rapahope last summer, her heart was full—and so was her imagination. The longtime Bay County educator had just spent a week volunteering at the Mobile-based camp for children battling cancer. Fishing, dancing, singing, swimming—every day was packed with joy. And it stuck with her. So she shared an idea … Read more
A company with operations in Mobile has been chosen to dismantle a true giant of U.S. naval history. The U.S. Navy has awarded a $536.7 million contract to NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services LLC for the full dismantling of the former USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. While NorthStar is headquartered in … Read more
Shovels hit the ground this week as Mobile kicked off a major phase in the ongoing effort to restore Langan Lake. City and state officials gathered Thursday to launch the dredging portion of the project—an effort that’s been years in the making. The plan includes removing 225,000 cubic yards of sediment from the lakebed. It’s … Read more
Asia Fox, a homegrown talent from Mobile, recently made waves by entering the 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest. Out of nearly 7,500 submissions across the country, her entry stood proudly among them. While the grand prize went to Ruby Ibarra, Asia’s name still traveled far beyond her garage studio. Her voice, rooted in soul and … Read more
A new digital tool is now live across Alabama, offering a fresh and friendly way to support mental well-being. It’s called CredibleMind—and it’s free, simple to use, and built for anyone who’s looking for guidance without jumping through hoops. The platform was created through a team-up between the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama … Read more
When schools across the country are trying to figure out how to do inclusion right, one school in Mobile County just gave them the blueprint—through a playground. Augusta Evans School has officially been named one of the “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America” for 2025 by Soliant Health. It’s more than a playground. It’s … Read more
Mobile’s transit picture is shifting fast. On one end, new Greyhound service has rolled into town with expanded connections. The city now has a direct link to major Southern hubs like Birmingham, Montgomery, and Atlanta. And starting June 4, Atmore joins the route too. Riders can even go further to places like Jacksonville, Houston, and … Read more
If you’ve driven through Midtown lately and hit a wall of orange signs at McGregor and Dauphin, you’re not imagining things. That intersection officially closed on May 28, and it won’t reopen until the end of the year. The closure is part of the final stretch of the South McGregor Avenue project, which started back … Read more
A patchwork houseboat that had overstayed its welcome is finally off the water. Mobile crews removed the dilapidated vessel from Dog River last Friday, adding it to the growing list of abandoned boats cleared from local waterways. The structure had been floating in plain sight for years—quiet, weathered, and mostly forgotten. Until now. This was … Read more
Friday morning started with sirens on Plum Street. Just after 4 a.m., firefighters from Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a call in the 600 block. The home, split into three apartments, had smoke rising from the back. At first glance, crews couldn’t find flames—but a second look revealed fire in the kitchen. They moved fast. Quick … Read more
