WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Rising Tides and Southern Pride

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Mobile Rundown Staff

Waterfront Rescue Mission is celebrating 75 years of providing shelter and support to the homeless and those battling addiction in Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama. 

Morgan Freeman stars as a laid-back drug lord in “Gunner,” an action movie filmed in Alabama, featuring intense scenes with Luke Hemsworth and iconic Birmingham landmarks. The film, set to release on August 16.

alabama residents get first dibs

Alabama residents can now book campsites at Alabama State Parks 13 months in advance, starting August 1, 2024, giving them a month’s head start over out-of-state visitors. 

warming gulf transforms alabama's marine life

Climate change is causing tropical fish, such as snook and bull sharks, to migrate to Alabama waters. This trend is altering local marine ecosystems and fishing patterns.

The Mobile Chamber, in collaboration with Innovate Alabama, offers college students hands-on internship experiences through the FuelAL program. 

This initiative provides valuable real-world experience, networking opportunities, and professional guidance to boost students’ career prospects.

Six “Love Your Community” teams received $7,500 in grants from the Mobile County Commission to support various beautification projects, including community cleanups, landscaping, and memorials. 

Mobile is launching its first hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP) in collaboration with USA Health and the Mobile County Health Department, aiming to break the cycle of gun violence by addressing victims’ comprehensive needs. 

West Mobile’s Domke Market is expanding and rebranding into Amici Trattoria, set to open mid-August 2024, featuring Chef Luigi Tonghini’s authentic Italian cuisine, over 400 wines, a gourmet market, and a craft cocktail bar at 7899 Cottage Hill Road.

Mobile’s Paige Madden placed 6th in the Women’s 400m Freestyle at the Paris Olympic Games, clocking in at 4:02.26. We’re proud of you!

  • Mobile Celebrates $550 Million Grant for River Bridge Project as Sewer Pipe Replacement Kicks Off on

Federal and local leaders announce a historic $550 million grant for the Mobile River Bridge & Bayway Project, enhancing transportation infrastructure. 

Meanwhile, ALDOT begins a critical storm sewer pipe replacement on Government Blvd., improving drainage and safety.

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