The “Shake the Field” voting rally at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile energized the community ahead of the 2024 election, emphasizing the importance of voter turnout.
Organized by Alabama Forward and Stand-up Mobile, this event was part of the larger “Now or Never Festival,” highlighting the new congressional district changes and promoting civic engagement.
Former UMS-Wright standout Paige Madden won a bronze medal in the women’s 800-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics with a personal-best time of 8:13.00.
She also secured a silver medal as part of the United States’ 4-by-200-meter freestyle relay team, adding to her impressive Olympic achievements.
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department celebrated its newest class of firefighters at a ceremony held at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, honoring their hard work and dedication after months of intensive fire and EMT training.
Mobile County’s Down Payment Assistance Program has been relaunched, offering up to $25,000 in assistance for first-time home buyers with household incomes at or below 80% of the county median.
Jared Cooper, a window washer in Alabama, found himself dangling 450 feet in the air after his equipment malfunctioned while cleaning the RSA Tower.
Thanks to the swift actions of the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, he was safely rescued.
Born at just 21 weeks and weighing less than one pound, Herron “Tripp” Abney III has defied the odds to celebrate his first birthday, surrounded by the love and dedication of his parents.
Wawa, the beloved convenience store chain known for its made-to-order hoagies and excellent customer service, is opening its first store at Cottage Hill and Sollie Road on August 29.
More locations are planned for the Baldwin County and Mobile markets, bringing new jobs and community events.
Airbus is expanding its Mobile Aeroplex facility, doubling production space and adding 1,000 jobs.
The project includes a new A320 Final Assembly Line, paint shops, and hangar bays, boosting Airbus’ capacity to meet global demand.
Over 10,000 Alabama residents have received federal aid to address historical discrimination against Black farmers by the USDA.
This initiative, announced by President Biden, is part of a $2 billion effort to support minority farmers nationwide.
A new 70-acre Margaritaville Resort is coming to Orange Beach, Alabama, near The Wharf along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The resort will feature a Waterfront District, oasis deck, and various accommodation options, with the first phase opening in 2027 and completion by 2029.
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