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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Wishes and Wonders
The 29th annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens is now open, showcasing dazzling holiday light displays across 65 acres through January 5, 2025. Visitors can enjoy themed light paths, live entertainment, festive treats, and the charm of this historic Southern landmark. The Make-A-Wish Alabama’s annual Wish Night Gala is set for Friday, Dec.…
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South Alabama Men’s Basketball Recap
The Jags men’s basketball team had a busy week during Thanksgiving break. South hosted Incarnate Word on Monday night, 11/25 at the Mitchell Center. Myles Corey led the Jags in scoring with 19 points. Judah Brown and JJ Wheat scored 11 and 12 points respectively and Randy Brady contributed 9 points. The Jags were 8-12 on…
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South Alabama vs Texas State Football Recap
It was a cold and windy afternoon at the Whit on Black Friday but that did not stop the South Alabama faithful from showing up to cheer on the Jags. After all it was Senior day for many members of the program and one last home game! Gio Lopez was 16/23 passing for 190 yards…
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Keepin’ it Cool
The Nurse-Family Partnership of Central Alabama has expanded to Mobile County with a new program funded by an $8.8 million grant, providing nurse-led home visits, maternity care, and mental health support to families in the Gulf Coast region. Walter McMillian, a U.S. Navy veteran originally from Mobile, Alabama, overcame decades of struggles with addiction and…
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Sails and Streets, Dreams and Teams
Sister Marietta Murphy, a dedicated member of the IHM Sisters, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking over 80 years of impactful service as a teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide. The Mobile Police Department is enhancing its response to mental health crises with Apex Officer, a virtual reality training simulator funded through a partnership with AltaPointe…
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Stronger as One
The Mobile Airport Authority received a $2 million SEEDS grant to expand the Brookley Aeroplex, adding 272 acres for light industrial development. USA Health is launching an initiative to improve healthcare access in rural Alabama, focusing on placing doctors in underserved areas and providing behind-the-scenes support like grant writing and medical billing. Wawa’s newest store…
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Big Plans, Bigger Dreams
The Port of Mobile’s expansion, nearing completion, will make it the Gulf’s deepest port, boosting Alabama’s economy with more jobs and bigger ships. South Baldwin County approved a new 9-acre medical park, bringing expanded healthcare services closer to local residents. This project adds new medical offices and facilities, boosting healthcare access and convenience for the…
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USA Jags vs. Georgia Southern – Football Recap
Saturday was a tough loss for the Jaguars, who were hoping to be one step closer to bowl eligibility. But these aren’t just games. They’re community events! Along with an incredible football game, we celebrated veterans and granted a wish to a young fan! The Jags fought back after trailing 14-13 at the half to…
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14 Best Mexican Restaurants In Mobile You’ve Got To Try!
Mexican cuisine started gaining global popularity around the 60s, and in Mobile it’s no different. With staple ingredients like beans, tomatoes, avocados, limes, corn, and meats, you get a well-rounded meal. It could be healthy, but I usually have a whole basket of chips before a meal ever makes its way to me. In the…
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MONDAY ROUNDUP: Where Kindness Grows
The National Park Service added seven new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, including Africatown and the Campground Historic District in Mobile, highlighting local and national stories of resilience, freedom, and community-building after the Civil War. Baldwin County’s holiday season kicked off with volunteers at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort packing 1,500 Thanksgiving…
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THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Always Getting Better
Austal USA’s new submarine module facility in Mobile, Alabama, will bring 2,000 jobs and $750 million in investments, strengthening the city’s role in national defense manufacturing. Blount High School’s JaLaan DuBose will soon perform at Carnegie Hall with the High School Honors Performance Series, bringing her passion for music to a national stage. Davidson High…
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USA Jaguars Football vs. ULM – 2024 Homecoming
Saturday was one for the record books at the Whit. The Jags faced Louisiana Monroe for Homecoming, a must-win game for the Jags. ULM came into Mobile undefeated in conference play but did not leave that way. Thanks to a complete performance from the offense and defense, the Jags gave ULM their first loss in…
