The results are in: Mobile is now the state’s second-largest city! The annexation vote was a success. Here are the results: Airport Corridor For: 447 Against: 880 Kings Branch For: 303 Against: 237 Cottage Hill For: 2,005 Against: 1,198 Orchard Estates For: 46 Against: 25 Three out of four communities — Orchard Estates, Kings Branch, … Read more
Feeling generous? A local charity organization, Helping Hands Ministry and Emergency Food Pantry, is making a big impact by providing essential assistance to those in need. Executive Director Nanda Morris and her team have been tirelessly delivering over a thousand bags of groceries to the less fortunate throughout the year. They focus on the homebound, … Read more
The Residents of Mobile are buzzing with anticipation as the much-discussed annexation issue finally reaches the polls. The city is eyeing four areas to expand its limits: Kings Branch, Orchard Estates, Airport Corridor, and the Cottage Hill Corridor. Some of the current residents of these areas have proudly put up signs in their yards in … Read more
J.D. Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence company, recently ranked states based on their tap water. They took quality, reliability, price, customer service, and even conservation efforts into account. So, how did Alabama fare? Yikes! It looks like we came in dead last. Does that mean the water isn’t safe to drink in Mobile? … Read more
The Gulf Coast has been getting a taste of Mother Nature’s mood swings, with a mix of hot and wet weather and some electrifying “entertainment.” Picture this: a daring driver cruising across the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge, or as we all know it, the iconic Dolly Parton Bridge. But little did she know, a … Read more
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab is back in action after a two-month closure. They’ve given it a major makeover with lots of renovations and upgrades. The goal was to give the aquarium a much-needed refresh and improve the educational exhibits. There’s even a new touch area where you can actually feel … Read more
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) is turning 90! And they’re expecting a massive turnout for their anniversary bash from July 20 to July 23 on Dauphin Island. This all began way back in 1929 as a tarpon tournament with just 250 participating reelers. Fast forward to today, it’s become the biggest saltwater fishing … Read more
The rejuvenation of the Three Mile Creek is in the works! This is a project that will span seven months. It’s meant to breathe NEW life into this historic stream channel located east of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. It was the early 80s when the US Army Corps of Engineers decided to take … Read more
The Gulf Coast Challenge is making its way back to Mobile this fall! Despite some controversies surrounding the Ladd Peebles Stadium right now, officials assure us that the field will open in mid-August. It’ll be just in time for the big event! HBCU football teams have been coming to Port City for dynamic matchups and … Read more
There are going to be scorching temperatures this summer, especially on the Gulf Coast. So, of course, we’re going to have to figure out how to stay cool and take precautions to beat the heat. But don’t worry! In Alabama, utilities and cities are confident in meeting electrical demands during this sweltering season. No rolling … Read more
