Big news for the Mobile River Bridge project! A major step is happening right now that’ll help make sure the new bridge stands strong for generations. Crews have kicked off crucial pile load testing along the route, which is a fancy way of saying they’re checking how solid those future bridge foundations really are. This … Read more
Big plans are in the works for one of downtown Mobile’s busiest corridors. The Mobile City Council is set to consider a $16.7 million contract this week that would kick off a full-scale makeover of St. Louis Street. The proposed contract, totaling $16,797,719.65, would go to McElhenney Construction, a local company with experience in heavy … Read more
Checking the weather on Mobile Bay just got easier—and smarter. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab has launched new updates to its Alabama Real-Time Coastal Observing System (ARCOS), including a free app that puts live coastal data right in your pocket! Available now on iOS and Android, the ARCOS app is designed for anyone who works, … Read more
Big changes are coming to Mobile’s skyline, but first, it’s time for groundwork—literally. The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project has officially entered the steel pile load testing phase. This early step in the construction process focuses on the most important thing a bridge needs: solid support. Crews are testing 72-inch steel pipe piles—giant tubes … Read more
It started the way good ideas often do—around the kitchen table. Abby Turner, a 16-year-old from Alma Bryant High School, was brainstorming ways to make a difference. Her mom had a suggestion: “What about care packages for the troops?” That simple question launched BRIGHT Boxes, a project with a name that says it all: Bringing … Read more
The Mobile County Commission just made a big decision that’ll shape the future of Bayou La Batre. They awarded the construction contract for the City Docks redevelopment to Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. This $24.4 million project is the real deal—finally moving from plans to action after years of groundwork. For locals, this means we’re … Read more
Wednesday dawned on Airport Boulevard with a flurry of activity as repair crews converged on a massive crater in front of the Panda Express service road entrance. This gaping cavity—large enough to have swallowed a small vehicle—had made the rounds on social media and neighborhood group chats as one of Mobile’s most notorious potholes. Armed … Read more
Downtown Mobile is humming with fresh energy as The Frenchmen art gallery outgrows its cozy digs on North Jackson Street and waves goodbye to its old walls. Early Friday morning, the gallery collective hit the streets for a grand celebration march, complete with the bright flair of the French flag and marching tunes courtesy of … Read more
This summer, the World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham turned into a showcase of hometown talent when Mobile’s finest first responders brought home shiny hardware. With over 70 nations vying in Olympic-style competitions, our crews slipped into uniforms and switched gears from public service to friendly rivalry. By the time closing ceremonies rolled around, … Read more
Friday afternoon brought a surprise for a crew of Roto-Rooter plumbers working near Airport Boulevard. Amid the hum of traffic, a series of faint meows caught their attention. A baby kitten had slipped into a storm drain right outside All In Credit Union, finding herself six feet underground with no clear path home. In Mobile’s … Read more
