The museum shaped like a ship has reached a milestone: ten years afloat in downtown Mobile. The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf celebrated its anniversary this weekend, drawing crowds through its glass doors to explore exhibits that shine a light on the Gulf Coast’s working waters. The museum opened in 2015 under the name … Read more
The Mobile Arts Council is calling all wordsmiths, dreamers, and verse-makers to step forward. Applications are now open for Mobile’s next Poet Laureate, who will serve from 2026 through 2028. Backed by the City of Mobile and the Alabama State Council on the Arts, this role is more than a title—it’s a chance to share … Read more
The Port of Mobile is stacking up wins this fall. From Mobile Bay to Montgomery, cranes and tracks are being added, rails are being laid, and billions of dollars in economic energy are flowing into Alabama. The state’s global gateway is on the rise, and recent announcements show the momentum isn’t slowing down. Two separate … Read more
Jimmy Buffett, the beloved singer-songwriter and proud son of Coastal Alabama, is set to be immortalized on Mobile’s riverfront. The City of Mobile announced that sculptor Ben Victor will create a 7.5-foot statue of Buffett, guitar in hand, gazing over the waters that shaped his early life and music. Scheduled for unveiling in September 2026 … Read more
What looks like an ordinary Publix parking lot off Old Shell Road is doing more than holding cars. Beneath your feet, the permeable pavers and landscaping are soaking up rain, keeping it from barreling into storm drains. It’s a glimpse of how simple design tweaks can manage heavy downpours without flashy new infrastructure. Teaching Green … Read more
McGregor Avenue is back on the city’s to-do list. Mobile leaders are drawing up plans to redesign the intersection where McGregor meets Springhill Avenue. Councilman-elect Beau Fleming says the goal is simple: a safer, more welcoming entrance to the Springhill area. The project is part of the 2024 Mobile County Pay-As-You-Go program and will stretch … Read more
Alabama lawmakers have been busy this year, pushing through a stack of bills that now step off the page and into real life on October 1. These changes touch everything from shark alerts along the coast to parental leave policies at state offices. The range is wide, and the impact will quietly ripple through classrooms, … Read more
Airbus is celebrating ten years of aircraft production in Mobile, a milestone that speaks volumes about ambition and follow-through. Since opening its doors on September 14, 2015, the company has transformed a patch of the Gulf Coast into a hub for world-class aviation. The only place in the United States where Airbus builds commercial planes, … Read more
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital glowed in gold this week, turning its halls into a bright tribute for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The hospital’s second annual childhood cancer reunion brought back young survivors, families, and care teams to celebrate progress and persistence. Gold streamers, balloons, and laughter filled the air as kids who once faced … Read more
September brings National Recovery Month, a moment dedicated to the resilience and courage of those battling addiction. Across the country, millions of families are touched by substance use disorders, with the CDC reporting that 48.5 million Americans faced this struggle in 2023. In Mobile, a faith-based nonprofit is using this month to remind the community … Read more
