Our Port City had a historic day on Wednesday at the US Army Corps of Engineers broke ground for its new district headquarters. It’s near the Mobile Civic Center. This moment marked the culmination of a decade of planning and collaboration between the City and USACE. The current USACE building on St. Joseph Street is … Read more
Bienville Square, AKA “Mobile’s living room,” is getting a $3.2 million makeover! The park, which will turn 200 years old next year, needs a little sprucing up after taking a beating from Hurricane Sally a few years ago. The plan is to finish the project before the end of this year or at least in … Read more
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as our city comes alive with patriotic fervor. Mobile offers a unique and vibrant celebration of our country’s independence. If you’d rather not throw a BBQ this year, you can join the festivities happening around you instead! Independence Day Extravaganza Have an Independence Day you’ll never forget with the city’s … Read more
Mobile leaders have finally broken ground on the long-awaited Three Mile Creek Greenway. This awesome project will connect Downtown Mobile to the Langan Municipal Park area. And now it’s finally happening, thanks to organizations like the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The greenway already has a stretch open since 2017. You can go … Read more
Our very own Providence Hospital made the cut! It’s one of the 50 hospitals across the country that got nominated for Soliant Health’s prestigious “Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals” award. This hospital stands out for more than just its fancy architecture, though. Providence has a tight-knit family of caregivers who treat each other with respect. … Read more
Tickets are now available for the profoundly significant “Clotida: The Exhibition” at Africatown Heritage House. Prepare to embark on a deeply moving journey as this remarkable exhibit unveils the poignant story of the last known slave ship to arrive in the US. The official opening of the museum is on July 8, as it opens … Read more
Remember Ben’s? That BBQ joint that closed in 2018, leaving everyone in a state of BBQ withdrawal? Well, ready your napkins because this local gem is about to get revived! Restauranteur Will Duaiotti, the guy behind Foosackly’s chicken finger chain, and Chef Jeremiah Matthews of Southwood Kitchen are going to make this happen. They’re bringing … Read more
The Mobile City Council is all set to vote today on whether to hand over the Ladd-Peebles Stadium to the Mobile County Public School System. And guess what? The price tag for this big transaction is just one dollar! The city is practically saying, “Well, here’s the stadium, and have at it!” This isn’t as … Read more
In a landmark move, Mobile Count Commission has approved a $10 million agreement with Airbus Americas. This groundbreaking deal paves the way for a new facility and assembly line, injecting fresh life into the local economy. With unanimous support, the agreement signals tremendous growth potential and the creation of 1,000 jobs. Airbus’ total investment in … Read more
Orange Beach’s famed attraction, The Wharf, recently threw a fabulous celebration to kick off its grand expansion. It started a little late because of the rain, but nothing could dampen the excitement. So, let’s talk numbers. This expansion, dubbed “Portside on Main,” is an absolute behemoth, spanning a whopping 33,000 square feet. It’ll be a … Read more
