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Raccoon Rampages Through Virginia Liquor Store Then Passes Out
A very determined “masked burglar” crashed into a closed Virginia liquor store early Saturday and made a beeline for the bottom shelf—the scotch and whiskey zone. Chaos followed. Bottles smashed, a ceiling tile gave up on life, and booze spread across the floor like a sad, expensive puddle. The culprit? A raccoon on the bender…
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Flames Hit Next Door but Rodgers BBQ Returns Strong
Tuesday afternoon brought an unexpected jolt to Saint Stephens Road when a nearby building went up in flames, filling the air with smoke that had nothing to do with slow-cooked ribs. Rodgers BBQ owner Eddie Rodgers stepped outside during what started as a routine day and immediately spotted smoke drifting from the building next door. …
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New Army–Austal Partnership Expands Job Paths for Soldiers After Service
For more than twenty years, the Partnership for Your Success program has been giving Army soldiers a head start on civilian life. The idea is simple. When a soldier completes their service, they’re guaranteed a job interview with one of the program’s many industrial partners. That early connection helps smooth the transition into the workforce…
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Two Local Legends Earn a Shot at Football’s Highest Honor
Football fans along the Gulf Coast have a little extra buzz this week. Two former NFL standouts with deep roots in the area are officially semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Their careers stretched across different eras, different teams, and different offensive philosophies, but their names carry weight from Mobile…
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Kids Fill Tricentennial Park for a Morning of Fishing Fun
Tricentennial Park turned into a mini outdoor classroom on Saturday as dozens of kids grabbed fishing rods, gathered around the lake, and soaked in a morning that blended fun, learning, and a little bit of adventure. The City of Mobile’s “My Wish Is to Catch a Fish” event lived up to its name from the…
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Donations Turn Into Joy for Kids Across Mobile
The team at Dumas Wesley Community Center is already deep into preparations for one of its most loved events of the year. The Annual Toy Store has become a bright spot on the December calendar, offering families a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas without the stress that often comes with gift-giving. The idea is simple:…
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Big Funding Boost Brings Wetlands Plan Closer
A long-running idea for Upper Mobile Bay finally got the spark it needed. After years of planning, the wetlands restoration project just picked up two major wins that push it closer to becoming something people can actually see. The goal is simple and pretty exciting: turn dredge material into new coastal habitat near the Causeway. …
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Ladd-Peebles Transforms Into a Citywide Helping Hand
By the time the sun crept up over Ladd-Peebles Stadium, a long line of cars had already wrapped around the lot. Some arrived at six in the morning, hoping to get a little relief after weeks of financial pressure from the government shutdown and the delays in SNAP benefits. It had been a tough stretch…
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British Solo Kayaker on a 6,000-Mile Mission Reaches Mobile
When Steve Chard pushed off from Ontario back in mid-July, he set out with a paddle, a plan, and an appetite for adventure that most people only dream about. One man, one kayak, and a 6,000-mile mission known as the Great Loop. After more than four months on the water, he glided into Mobile with…
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Giant MoonPie Gets a New Flavor for New Year’s Eve
Mobile is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve full of sparkle, music, and a dessert so cheerful it practically smiles back at you. The MoonPie Over Mobile celebration unveiled a colorful twist for its biggest tradition, and the buzz kicked in fast. The giant MoonPie — the one that gets sliced on stage every…
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Mobile Replaces Dozens of Signals With Four-Way Stops
Downtown Mobile is getting a refresh, and the changes are hard to miss. Crews have started removing traffic lights that drivers have passed through for years, loading them onto trucks and clearing the way for a very different rhythm on downtown streets. The shift creates an entirely new flow for locals who cruise through the…
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Two Mobile County Nonprofits Receive Big Funding Boost
Impact100 Mobile’s Annual Meeting delivered the kind of energy that fills a room before anyone even picks up a ballot. The group’s members, gathered to celebrate another year of collective giving, cast their votes and sent two standout nonprofits home with $75,000 each. That’s $150,000 flowing straight back into Mobile County, which feels like the…
