Update: This has been classified as a false story, and will be removed soon — but we wanted to keep this notice up for now. — Ryan Williams, the 18-year-old Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver from Mobile, has emerged as both a football phenomenon and a community champion, channeling his substantial NIL earnings into transformative … Read more
The Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center was buzzing this week as the Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 3rd annual Built for This Women’s Leadership Conference. Open to business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to grow, the gathering offered more than speeches and panels. It was an energy-filled day built on connection, encouragement, … Read more
The new school year in Alabama has kicked off with something to celebrate: the very first Golden Apple Award has been handed out, and it’s heading to Williamson High School in Mobile. The honor goes to English teacher Jacqueline Morris, who has made her classroom a place of both structure and warmth. For Morris, the … Read more
When Betty Fain first arrived in Mobile, life felt like a closed door. She was disconnected from her family, battling addiction, and sleeping in abandoned houses. Despite it all, she kept showing up at church. Her pastor welcomed her in any condition, reminding her that presence mattered more than perfection. That small spark of persistence … Read more
Good news rolled out this week for classrooms across Alabama: the majority of schools boosted their performance on the state’s standardized test. The Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) tracks English, math, and science skills, and the newest scores show momentum in the right direction. Some schools made small jumps. Others leapt forward by double digits. … Read more
Well, it finally happened. After years of chatter, setbacks, and nail-biting delays, the train is back. For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service is rolling between New Orleans and Mobile. The first public trip left the station with a brass band playing, confetti flying, and a conductor shouting the words Gulf … Read more
For most anglers, the early morning hours on the water are calm, filled with quiet anticipation. But for one team competing in the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s annual Billfish Limited tournament, 4 a.m. brought a surge of adrenaline. Taylor Guidry, 27, noticed something unusual with his line. The reel clicker wasn’t on, so there … Read more
Move-in day at the University of Mobile never fails to bring a buzz of excitement, and this year was no exception. Thousands of students rolled up with cars full of boxes, bedding, and hopes for what comes next. The welcoming committee was ready and waiting, helping new arrivals haul everything in with efficiency and plenty … Read more
The newest stretch of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail is officially open, and it kicks off right at one of Mobile’s most peaceful landmarks—the Charles Wood Japanese Garden. After years of planning, design, and construction, the western trailhead is ready for its first wave of walkers, joggers, bikers, and daydreamers. The ribbon was cut, … Read more
The Alabama Big 10 Mayors have officially opened the lens on their annual statewide photo competition. From bustling downtown streets to quiet green spaces, this contest invites residents to capture the character and charm of the state’s ten largest cities. The kickoff came on August 6, setting the stage for a month of creative entries … Read more
