A quiet afternoon in Mobile’s Jackson Heights turned into a full-blown rescue scene last month. Smoke poured from a one-story home while Miss Greta, a black lab, was trapped inside. She had no way out—until a passing neighbor noticed something didn’t look right. The woman, who asked to stay anonymous, was simply heading to pick … Read more
A fresh chapter is starting on Arlington Street. Last April, city leaders and community members gathered to officially break ground on C.J. Small Heights, a new affordable housing subdivision named in honor of Mobile City Council President C.J. Small. Built on the site of the former Arlington School, this project will feature 23 single-family homes … Read more
Excitement is building along the Gulf Coast as Amtrak gears up to launch its new “Mardi Gras Service” this summer. While official fares and schedules are still under wraps, tourism officials are dropping hints that the new train ride will be an affordable and easy option for travelers ready to ride the rails. David Clark, … Read more
Blakeley State Park is kicking off summer in style with a day full of boat cruises, live music, and waterfront fun. On the afternoon of May 9, the park is offering special one-hour cruises to see the SS United States, the legendary 1950 ocean liner now resting in Mobile Harbor. This floating piece of history … Read more
Big news for anyone dreaming of new stamps in their passport: Mobile is getting a Passport Fair for one day only. Senator Tommy Tuberville and the U.S. Department of State are teaming up to make getting a passport a whole lot easier. The event is set for Wednesday, April 30 at the Mobile Convention Center … Read more
Alabama high school students now have a second option for earning a diploma. Instead of following the traditional route packed with Algebra II and chemistry, they can choose to build a schedule around hands-on courses—like carpentry, culinary arts, welding, or cosmetology. It’s part of a new diploma track called Option B, focused on workforce readiness. … Read more
Wes Bedsole always knew the traditional college route wasn’t for him. He preferred tools over textbooks, and from an early age, he spent time working with his hands alongside family. That mindset steered him to Coastal Alabama Community College, where he joined the school’s aviation program—and that decision launched his career. He found his rhythm … Read more
The Mobile Bayway project is moving forward again. After ending negotiations with its original contractor team, ALDOT is now working with the same crew building the Mobile River Bridge—Kiewit Massman Traylor. These are big players with experience, and they’re stepping in to handle design and construction of the Bayway portion too. The Alabama Department of … Read more
Madeline Borchert, a 17-year-old junior at the Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMS), just brought home the top honor from the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair. Earlier this year, she took first place at the Mobile Regional Science Fair. That win earned her a ticket to compete at the state level, hosted at Auburn … Read more
The Mobile City Council just approved an $855,000 deal to buy a building that used to house the Trinity Broadcasting Network. It sits off the West I-65 Service Road, and while it hasn’t been officially decided, the site is being considered for something the city’s needed for a long time: a new animal shelter. The … Read more
