A fresh round of state funding is heading to community agencies across Alabama, with a meaningful share set aside for the Mobile area. The goal is simple and timely: help households lower their energy costs by improving how homes hold heat in winter and stay cool in summer. As temperatures swing and utility bills rise, … Read more
Mobile’s waterfront has always worked hard. Cargo ships glide in and out, cranes move with steady precision, and the port hums with activity that anchors the city’s economy. Over the last few decades, that working shoreline has quietly taken on a second role. It now hosts gathering places, green space, cultural landmarks, and front-row views … Read more
The Mitchell Center filled early Friday with caps, gowns, and a steady buzz of anticipation as the University of South Alabama marked its fall commencement. More than 1,300 students crossed the stage, closing one chapter and opening another. The ceremony carried the familiar rhythms of graduation day, but it also felt like a shared exhale. … Read more
After more than two years of cones, detours, and the constant hum of construction, South McGregor Avenue is officially open again. Drivers can once again cruise through one of Mobile’s busiest corridors, and the timing feels right. Morning commutes look smoother. Evening drives feel calmer. And for anyone who spent months rerouting through side streets, … Read more
A crowd gathered on South Royal Street to welcome a fresh piece of local heritage. A historic marker honoring the “Pelican Girls” now stands near the History Museum of Mobile and colonial Fort Condé. The dedication brought families, historians, and curious passersby together to revisit a story from 1704 that helped shape the earliest days … Read more
When a faded green station wagon pulls into a parking lot and suddenly everyone reaches for their phone, you know something fun is happening. A detailed replica of the Family Truckster from “National Lampoon’s Vacation” has been spotted around Southern Alabama, sparking waves, honks, and a surprising amount of nostalgia. The car belongs to Craig … Read more
A Mobile landmark has traveled a winding path to arrive at its newest identity: The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it changed twice before landing here. The story came out during a sit-down interview with outgoing Mobile Bay National Estuary Program director Roberta Swann and museum executive … Read more
Mobile made a move this past week that speaks to growth, opportunity, and the future of local neighborhoods. City officials approved a $100,000 investment to launch the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy, known as SAHA, and turn construction training into a clear pathway for residents looking to learn a trade. The money comes through a one-time … Read more
Tuesday afternoon brought an unexpected jolt to Saint Stephens Road when a nearby building went up in flames, filling the air with smoke that had nothing to do with slow-cooked ribs. Rodgers BBQ owner Eddie Rodgers stepped outside during what started as a routine day and immediately spotted smoke drifting from the building next door. … Read more
For more than twenty years, the Partnership for Your Success program has been giving Army soldiers a head start on civilian life. The idea is simple. When a soldier completes their service, they’re guaranteed a job interview with one of the program’s many industrial partners. That early connection helps smooth the transition into the workforce … Read more
