- Mobile Leaders Aren’t Happy About Job Loss Report
Mobile leaders dispute a New York Times report claiming job losses, pointing to local data showing job growth and upcoming projects that will add more jobs.
- Exciting New Carnival Cruises Coming to Mobile and Tampa in 2026-27
Carnival Cruise Line is offering exciting 2026-27 itineraries from Mobile, AL, and Tampa, FL, with trips to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Panama Canal.
Locals in Mobile can enjoy convenient winter cruises on Carnival Spirit, including stops at the new private island, Celebration Key.
- Large Beehive Discovered in Mobile Church Bell Tower
A massive beehive, home to around 40,000 bees, was safely removed from the bell tower of Trinity Episcopal Church in midtown Mobile after nearly a decade.
- Big Plans to Bring New Life to Mobile’s Civil Rights District
Mobile is moving forward with a master plan to revitalize the Civil Rights and Cultural Heritage District, focusing on honoring history and boosting the local economy.
Exciting updates include new parks, a cultural center, and plans for future businesses, all designed to bring fresh life to MLK Avenue and surrounding areas.
- Big Plans for a More Walkable, Bike-Friendly Mobile County
The Mobile MPO’s Move Well Mobile County plan aims to create safer, more connected routes for walking and biking throughout the area.
With new sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails, locals can expect a more enjoyable and accessible way to get around Mobile County.
- Groundbreaking Marks Start of Mobile’s New 40,000-Square-Foot Aquatic Facility
Mobile County has broken ground on a new 40,000-square-foot aquatic center featuring indoor and outdoor pools, dive wells, and spectator seating, with completion expected in 12 to 18 months.
The facility will host championship swim meets, boost the local economy, and provide new opportunities for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
- Mobile’s First Safe Haven Baby Box Now Open
Mobile’s USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital has opened its first Safe Haven Baby Box, allowing parents to safely and anonymously surrender newborns.
The box ensures immediate care for the child and connects them to adoption services, offering a secure option for parents in crisis.
- Alabama Pushes for Statewide Public Vaping Restrictions
Alabama lawmakers are pushing for a new bill that would ban vaping in public spaces, adding e-cigarettes to the state’s Clean Air Act.
If passed, this would bring consistency across Alabama, restricting vaping in places like restaurants and parks to protect non-smokers from secondhand exposure.
- Get Ready for the 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup!
The 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup is happening on September 21, 2024, and volunteers are needed across 28 locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Participants will help clean beaches, parks, and neighborhoods, with supplies provided and a free t-shirt for early arrivals.
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