Downtown Mobile is about to get a thoughtful refresh designed to make it safer, smoother, and more inviting for everyone who travels through it. Starting Monday, August 11, work begins on the first phase of the Downtown Street Optimization Plan — a multi-year effort to create streets that work better for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers … Read more
For most teenagers, summer means sports, travel, and time with friends. For Cody, a 15-year-old from Mobile, the past year has looked very different. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in November 2024, his days were filled with treatments at The Hope Clinic at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Through it all, he faced each challenge … Read more
For decades, John L. LeFlore Magnet High School has been more than a set of brick walls and classrooms. It’s been a familiar sight in Toulminville, a place where generations have walked the halls, cheered at games, and made lifelong friends. Now, after three years of hard hats and construction dust, the school has emerged … Read more
Grab the dice and clear the table—Mobile has officially landed on the Monopoly map. After a year of local feedback, design tweaks, and hometown debate, the Mobile-themed Monopoly board is here. Unveiled at the historic Malaga Inn, this edition doesn’t just hint at local pride—it shouts it from Bienville Square to the MoonPie Drop. Top … Read more
The Mobile County Animal Shelter is packed. Since July 26, over 80 new furry faces—dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens—have arrived at the shelter, and every kennel, crate, and corner is now spoken for. Overflowing with wagging tails and meows, the shelter is sending out an all-hands-on-deck message: they need help finding homes, fosters, and fresh … Read more
At just 11 years old, Grayson Hovell pulled off something big. He wanted to help Mobile’s K-9 police units—so he did. With a stack of 50-cent coloring sheets and a goal in mind, he turned a simple school fundraiser into a nearly $600 donation. What started in a single classroom at Griggs Elementary grew fast, … Read more
Decades-old buildings, mold concerns, and outdated layouts are finally getting the attention they deserve. Here’s what’s changing—and why it matters. A New Home on Azalea Road Fire Station #19 is about to get a serious glow-up. Built in 1957 with just two bays, the current station is showing its age. The plan? Replace it with … Read more
Big things are coming to a long-standing corner of west Mobile. A World War II-era hangar at Mobile Regional Airport is about to get a $2 million facelift, thanks to a private investment group eyeing the space for new aerospace tenants. While most of the public spotlight has centered on Brookley Field’s upcoming international terminal, … Read more
Since 1972, oversight of the Strickland Youth Center has been in the hands of the juvenile court system—specifically, Presiding Judge Edmond Naman. But that setup might soon change. At the next Mobile County Commission meeting, officials will consider moving administrative control of the center from the court system to the county government. Judge Naman believes … Read more
The City of Mobile just gave its 311 service request system a much-needed refresh—and it’s finally live. If you’ve ever dealt with a flickering streetlight, spotted a rogue pothole, or watched grass grow a little too wild, there’s now a faster, friendlier way to speak up. The new City of Mobile 311 App puts service … Read more
