Auburn University junior Aidan Anderson, a Mobile native, has been named Student of the Year by the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. The award, presented Monday by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, recognizes students who have overcome significant challenges to pursue their education and future careers. For Anderson, the honor represents … Read more
When the federal government shuts down, it’s not just politics that stalls. The ripple effect touches runways, terminals, and control towers. Across Alabama, airport employees—especially TSA agents and air traffic controllers—have been clocking in without pay. But instead of empty break rooms, airports from Mobile to Huntsville are seeing something different: an outpouring of kindness. … Read more
In a world full of world records—like the fastest pizza maker or the largest ball of rubber bands—the Poiroux family of Mobile County just claimed a spot in one of the most heartwarming categories around. Their secret? A whole lot of birthdays. This sprawling family officially holds the Guinness World Record for the highest combined … Read more
The steel skeleton is officially topped out. On Friday, construction crews placed the final beam on the new parking garage at Mobile International Airport, marking a major step in the relocation of the city’s main airport from west Mobile to the Brookley Aeroplex. This isn’t just about a place to leave your car. It’s about … Read more
Just days after a fire swept through 3Circle Church in midtown Mobile, the scene has shifted from heartbreak to rebuilding. The sanctuary, which took the brunt of the damage, is now a space filled with volunteers sorting through debris, salvaging what they can, and finding small signs of hope among the ashes. The cause, investigators … Read more
The Ferris wheel is spinning again, the lights are flashing, and the smell of fried dough is floating through the air—it’s officially fair season. The Greater Gulf State Fair is back, and this year’s lineup looks bigger, brighter, and tastier than ever. Gates are open, music is queued, and families are pouring in for what … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is setting sail on a new chapter for Mobile. Beginning May 15, 2027, the Carnival Valor will call the Port City home year-round—marking the first time a Conquest-class ship operates out of Mobile. This move boosts the city’s presence on the cruise map and brings a larger, more feature-packed ship to the … Read more
Downtown Mobile is about to glow. The City of Mobile, together with Mayor-elect Spiro Cheriogotis, will flip the switch on the holiday season during the annual Lighting of the Tree on Friday, Nov. 21. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mardi Gras Park will come alive with lights, laughter, and the unmistakable spirit of Christmas in … Read more
The water runs a little deeper now in Mobile Bay—fifty feet, to be exact. That milestone became official on October 13 as local, state, and federal leaders celebrated the completion of the Mobile Harbor Deepening Project. The Alabama Port Authority hosted the ceremony, marking the culmination of years of planning, funding, and construction aimed at … Read more
Mobile’s sports scene just hit another milestone. The Mobile Sports Authority wrapped up its fiscal year with a record 41 hosted or supported events, ranging from football and gymnastics to lacrosse and cornhole. The total economic impact: roughly $37.6 million. While that’s a touch below last year’s $38.1 million mark, the record number of events … Read more
