Good news for Gulf Coast football fans who ride the rails: Amtrak is making room for more. The Southern Rail Commission confirmed that an extra car will be added to the Mardi Gras train on Saints home game days. This move bumps capacity by more than 60 seats, giving late planners a better shot at … Read more
After decades of anticipation, Mobile County has officially broken ground on a project that will transform the local swimming community forever. Construction of the new Aquatic Center began on September 6th, with more than 200 community members gathering to witness this historic milestone for local swimmers. A Dream Decades in the Making Commissioner Connie Hudson, … Read more
The Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show once again took over The Grounds in Mobile, filling the weekend with wagging tails, lively crowds, and a century-old tradition. Hosted by the Singing River Kennel Club of Mississippi, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Toy Breed Club, and the Mobile Kennel Club—celebrating its 104th year—the event proved its staying power. … Read more
Imagine strolling through your neighborhood and spotting a colorful van filled with books. That’s the Mobile Public Library’s Bookmobile, a rolling library designed to bring stories, resources, and even internet access directly to the community. Instead of waiting for readers to come through the library doors, the library is sending its shelves out into the … Read more
Downtown Mobile has a new skyline feature: the first towering steel beams of the city’s future entertainment arena. After months of groundwork and behind-the-scenes preparation, construction crews are now reaching upward. The structure is no longer an idea on paper—it’s becoming real. Seeing beams stretch into the air signals momentum, and that momentum is sparking … Read more
After months of upgrades, the Newhouse Teen Center has officially reopened its doors. This spot on Alston Drive has long been a go-to place for young people, and now it has a fresh look with even more ways to have fun. The reopening brought music, food, and a high-energy celebration that showed the community what … Read more
The first bell rings at LeFlore Magnet High School, and now, along with math and history, there’s something entirely new on the schedule—health care. USA Health has officially opened a weekly clinic right on campus, making it easier for students to get the medical attention they need without missing class. The clinic kicked off on … Read more
Inside the Mitchell College of Business, the energy buzzed like a startup office on launch day. Nine teams of students from the University of South Alabama took the stage, each one ready to pitch an idea they’d nurtured, tested, and dreamed about. The stakes: $10,000 in funding to take those ideas out of the classroom … Read more
Tuesday morning brought more than the usual rush on the US-90 Causeway. Drivers expecting their daily commute instead witnessed a heart-stopping scene when a vehicle suddenly sped into an active construction zone. The car tore through traffic barrels before veering off the road and plunging straight into Mobile Bay. The chaos of a work zone … Read more
Downtown skylines tell stories, and Mobile’s newest chapter is being written in steel and concrete. The $300 million entertainment arena is no longer just a drawing on an architect’s desk—it’s physically taking shape. From a bird’s-eye view high in Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s office, the progress looks both steady and dramatic. “I have the best vantage … Read more
