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Join the Green Revolution

Join the Green Revolution: Mobile Considering Curbside Recycling

The City of Mobile is pumped and ready to explore curbside recycling. And guess what? They want to know your thoughts and preferences on this exciting initiative.  Here’s the deal: Mobile recently scored a major grant to explore recycling options across the entire county.  The brains behind this operation is Casi Callaway, Mobile’s Chief Resilience … Read more

About My Father

‘About My Father’ Puts Mobile in the Spotlight

There’s some Hollywood excitement in our neck of the woods. Award-winning actor Robert De Niro has brought his dad skills to the big screen once again with his latest movie, “About My Father.”  It was filmed right here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.  With De Niro in the lead, the film promises another dose of … Read more

Mating Mania

Mating Mania: Alligators Find Love in Unexpected Places

The alligator mating season is in full swing. April and May mark the time when these scaly Casanovas come out to play, and Mobile County has become their hotspot.  But fear not, friends, because these amorous reptiles are more interested in romance than in causing trouble. They’re on the lookout for their perfect match, not … Read more

Squashing “Beefs” Around Town

Squashing “Beefs” Around Town: The Mobile Fire Rescue Department Receives ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department does a lot.  When they’re not putting out fires or investigating them, they undergo training, conduct inspections, engage in community outreach, provide emergency medical services, and maintain equipment.  Firefighters also often help with non-fire-related incidents like rescuing animals, containing hazardous spills, and sorting out vehicular accidents.  MFRD recently helped out in … Read more

Seeing Purple

Seeing Purple In Mobile? ThEn You Best KEEP OUT! 

Forget the red tape; it’s all about purple paint now!  Alabama legislators introduced the little-known Purple Paint Law back in 2017, which makes us one of the fifteen “Purple Paint States” in America.  This isn’t any old paint, either. Nope, this royal hue is the official warning signal that’s meant to yell, “Keep off my … Read more