Alabama Arise and Alabama Values are launching “Think Big Alabama,” a four-part advocacy training program from July 13 to August 24 to empower underserved communities with skills in media, public policy, and grassroots organizing.
Helen Denmark, who just turned 108, attributes her longevity to “drinking wine, eating dessert, and flirting with men with mustaches.” She celebrated her birthday at Brookdale Assisted Living.
A group of selfless teens from the faith-based organization “Mission Serve” are in Mobile, Alabama, repairing homes despite the sweltering heat.
Port City Medical celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Mobile Chamber and launched a new portal to streamline the referral process for doctors.
Alabama teachers are preparing for the new school year with increased authority to manage classroom behavior under the “Teacher Bill of Rights” law, though its full implementation timeline remains uncertain.
Hazel’s Nook, a Gulf Shores breakfast spot, has closed after 67 years, but Duck’s Diner from Orange Beach will open a second location there on July 17. The new Duck’s Diner Gulf Shores will maintain similar breakfast and lunch hours, introduce a 16-foot bar, and offer a varied menu while honoring Hazel’s legacy.
Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package into law, enhancing the lives of military members, veterans, and their families while boosting defense communities.
The long-awaited Interstate 10 bridge and bayway project is back on track, thanks to a $550 million grant announced last Friday, with hopes for construction to begin by the end of the year.
The Mobile Airport Authority launched BuildBFM.com to provide updates on the new Mobile International Airport, set to open in 2025 with a five-gate terminal and 1,250-space parking garage.
Jerry Seinfeld will perform his latest stand-up routine at Mobile’s Saenger Theatre on Friday, Nov. 1.
Officials have opened a new playground at Frederick D. Richardson Jr. Tricentennial Park in Mobile, featuring a unique figure 8 design recognized as a Project of Excellence by PlayCore’s National Demonstration Site Network.
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