- Mobile May Raise Red Light Fines to Improve Safety
Mobile officials are considering raising red light fines and exploring ways to curb street racing, aiming to improve road safety.
Proposed changes include higher penalties, road adjustments near Africatown, and potentially creating a legal space for street racing enthusiasts.
Carey Arensberg, a teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Mobile, created a “care closet” stocked with hygiene items and other essentials to help students feel confident and focused throughout the school day.
Her initiative has gained national attention through TikTok, inspiring educators across the country to set up similar support systems for their students.
Austal USA’s Mobile shipyard has secured a $450 million contract to build submarine modules for the U.S. Navy, creating 1,000 new jobs by 2026.
This expansion positions Mobile as a key player in national defense while boosting the local economy.
Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced he will not seek re-election in 2025, choosing to step down after 11 years in office to spend more time with his family.
His leadership has helped Mobile grow into Alabama’s second-largest city, setting the stage for continued progress under new leadership.
The famous Crichton Leprechaun Tree is now fully visible after nearby land clearing for residential construction, giving new life to the Mobile urban legend.
Even after 17 years, curious visitors still flock to Le Cren Street to see the tree where the leprechaun was allegedly spotted in 2006.
T.R. Miller football player Kenneth Lett is showing positive signs after a four-hour surgery for a broken neck sustained during a game against UMS-Wright.
Mobile’s strong commitment to preserving its iconic tree canopy has led to new regulations and cooperation with utility companies like Alabama Power, ensuring minimal impact on the city’s greenery.
For his 99th birthday, WWII veteran Bernard “Ben” Teevan returned to the USS Alabama, the battleship he served on nearly 80 years ago.
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