Mobile’s former Crescent Theater is about to undergo a vibrant transformation under the name “Push Cinema.” This beloved theater, which closed its doors for good back in April, is gearing up to welcome visitors soon. Ziare Perryman, a local filmmaker, is the visionary behind this project. He’s aiming to inject a breath of fresh air … Read more
After a three-year hiatus, ABC is rolling out ‘What Would You Do?’ for its zillionth season (okay, 17th, but who’s counting?). We all know that one show that presents social experiments and ethical dilemmas to unsuspecting folks in real-life scenarios. Hosted by John Quiñones, this hidden cam show captures people’s reactions when faced with these … Read more
Do you have a soft spot for big, slobbery kisses and wagging tails? Well, the City of Mobile Animal Services has a paws-itively awesome offer for you! They’re teaming up with the fantastic folks over at Friends of Mobile Animal Shelter. Together, these pet-loving pioneers are rolling out a program, the “Giant Hearts, Giant Rewards” … Read more
Alabama’s got a fresh law effective since August 1st, all about keeping the kiddos safe from secondhand smoke. About time, too! This new law makes it illegal to smoke or vape while driving if there’s a kid under 14 in the car. The idea was pushed forward by Rolanda Hollis, a representative from Birmingham, and … Read more
School has officially started in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, and most parents are pumped to get their kids out of the house. It’s a different story for some kiddos, though. Some students might be feeling a bit nervous about the new school year. According to mental health pros, it’s totally normal for them to have … Read more
Students from Mobile County Training School (MCTS) and locals in Africatown have gotten themselves a “living lab!” This project is meant to combat pollution and beautify their surroundings. There was a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at Africatown Heritage House, where city officials and educators unveiled a rain garden or “bioswale.” This bioswale — a crafted water … Read more
AT&T hubs in Mobile, Huntsville, and Birmingham are buzzing with good news… More than 70 team members have officially embraced unionization. And guess what? AT&T even gave them an official nod of approval! In the past couple of weeks, most of the in-home experts from Alabama’s AT&T team signed cards to join the Communications Workers … Read more
USA Health University Hospital is one of only four hospitals across the country trying out an awesome new plan to battle nurse burnout. Most folks know that being a nurse has never been a walk in the park. And these superstar nurses at UH will tell you that the pandemic took their stress levels to … Read more
The Africatown Welcome Center is in the works, and guess what? The City of Mobile and its awesome design team want YOUR feedback on the design! Yup, they’re cooking up a central hub where visitors can take in Africatown’s history. It’s also meant to highlight the last slave ship, Clotida. Your opinions matter. They’ve already … Read more
Guess what’s coming to some schools in Mobile County this year! A brand new leadership course, and it’s going to have a huge impact! We shine a spotlight on Susana Hendrick, a Mobile native who’s served in the Navy for the past 19 years. With one left in the reserves before retirement, she’s following her … Read more
