The City of Mobile’s HoPE Program unveiled its fourth affordable home in West Mobile, transforming an abandoned property into a move-in-ready house for a local family. The program helps families transition from renting to homeownership using housing choice vouchers and aims to build up to 75 more homes by 2027. A cold-stressed manatee was rescued … Read more
The Mobile County Commission awarded the construction contract for Mobile Government Plaza’s new pocket park at its recent meeting. It’s a $1.4 million contract. Construction is expected to begin in April 2025, and the pocket park should be completed in less than a year. The new Mobile Government Plaza Pocket Park will be located in … Read more
The City of Mobile has partnered with Ransom Solutions to expand electronic recycling with convenient drop-off locations, reducing landfill waste and environmental harm. The program also provides job opportunities for people overcoming homelessness and addiction Alabama is overhauling its elementary math education by integrating math content and teaching strategies into unified courses, addressing one of … Read more
The 29th annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens is now open, showcasing dazzling holiday light displays across 65 acres through January 5, 2025. Visitors can enjoy themed light paths, live entertainment, festive treats, and the charm of this historic Southern landmark. The Make-A-Wish Alabama’s annual Wish Night Gala is set for Friday, Dec. … Read more
The Nurse-Family Partnership of Central Alabama has expanded to Mobile County with a new program funded by an $8.8 million grant, providing nurse-led home visits, maternity care, and mental health support to families in the Gulf Coast region. Walter McMillian, a U.S. Navy veteran originally from Mobile, Alabama, overcame decades of struggles with addiction and … Read more
Sister Marietta Murphy, a dedicated member of the IHM Sisters, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking over 80 years of impactful service as a teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide. The Mobile Police Department is enhancing its response to mental health crises with Apex Officer, a virtual reality training simulator funded through a partnership with AltaPointe … Read more
The Mobile Airport Authority received a $2 million SEEDS grant to expand the Brookley Aeroplex, adding 272 acres for light industrial development. USA Health is launching an initiative to improve healthcare access in rural Alabama, focusing on placing doctors in underserved areas and providing behind-the-scenes support like grant writing and medical billing. Wawa’s newest store … Read more
The Port of Mobile’s expansion, nearing completion, will make it the Gulf’s deepest port, boosting Alabama’s economy with more jobs and bigger ships. South Baldwin County approved a new 9-acre medical park, bringing expanded healthcare services closer to local residents. This project adds new medical offices and facilities, boosting healthcare access and convenience for the … Read more
The National Park Service added seven new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, including Africatown and the Campground Historic District in Mobile, highlighting local and national stories of resilience, freedom, and community-building after the Civil War. Baldwin County’s holiday season kicked off with volunteers at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort packing 1,500 Thanksgiving … Read more
Austal USA’s new submarine module facility in Mobile, Alabama, will bring 2,000 jobs and $750 million in investments, strengthening the city’s role in national defense manufacturing. Blount High School’s JaLaan DuBose will soon perform at Carnegie Hall with the High School Honors Performance Series, bringing her passion for music to a national stage. Davidson High … Read more
