Downtown Mobile is about to feel like a brand-new neighborhood. Over the next year, six key streets will swap their one-way status for two-way traffic, and more than 23 traffic lights will be replaced with stop signs. It’s all designed to calm speeding cars, invite more spontaneous strolls, and make each block feel friendlier. By … Read more
Fans of swift, lifesaving action had reason to celebrate when Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s EMS team snagged the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award. This accolade highlights the department’s high marks in rapid, research-driven care for the most serious heart attacks and strokes. It’s a badge of honor that reflects the dedication of … Read more
Mobile County just launched a game-changer for anyone dreaming of owning a house after the storms of 2020. The new Homeownership Downpayment Assistance Program hands qualified buyers up to $50,000 to help cover that all-important down payment. Think of it as a friendly nudge toward putting down roots in this corner of Alabama, especially if … Read more
This past weekend, the Daphne Civic Center buzzed with excitement as the 8th annual Gulf Coast Card Show rolled into town. Picture row after row of gleaming display cases, stacks of colorful cards, and fans eagerly chatting about their latest finds. From seasoned hobbyist to curious newcomer, it felt like stepping into a treasure trove … Read more
Something stylish could be on the horizon for West Mobile. The old Hardeman National Guard Armory, once known for its history and heavy-duty charm, might soon trade in its past for plush pillows and keycards. A boutique hotel, complete with around 87 rooms, is in the works thanks to a proposal from Burton Property Group. … Read more
It looked like a scene from a movie because it literally was one. When film crews took over downtown Mobile last fall for the Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck, it wasn’t a one-time event. Traffic paused, cameras rolled, and the city transformed—all part of a growing trend that’s turning Lower Alabama into a … Read more
The City of Mobile has unveiled a bold new plan with big potential: the Financial Empowerment Blueprint. Think of it as a roadmap built to help people across the community tap into more opportunity, stability, and long-term financial strength. Over the past two years, city leaders teamed up with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund … Read more
Imagine trimming up to $50,000 off the cost of moving into your dream home. That’s the kind of support potentially headed to Mobile County, thanks to a new down payment assistance program currently under review. If everything gets the green light, locals could soon have access to grants ranging from $1,000 all the way up … Read more
Shea and Colton Young were expecting a fast labor. But not this fast. What started as a late-night contraction quickly became a 17-minute sprint to USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Their second son had other plans, though. By the time they reached the emergency entrance, it was too late for check-in—Shea delivered baby Shepherd … Read more
Mobile County Commissioner Randall Dueitt is raising questions about how economic incentives are handed out—and who gets left waiting. His concern? Longstanding local companies like Master Boat Builders in Coden. The business has been part of the community for decades, and now they’re ready to grow. But Dueitt says the request for funding has sat … Read more
