Football fans along the Gulf Coast have a little extra buzz this week. Two former NFL standouts with deep roots in the area are officially semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Their careers stretched across different eras, different teams, and different offensive philosophies, but their names carry weight from Mobile … Read more
Tricentennial Park turned into a mini outdoor classroom on Saturday as dozens of kids grabbed fishing rods, gathered around the lake, and soaked in a morning that blended fun, learning, and a little bit of adventure. The City of Mobile’s “My Wish Is to Catch a Fish” event lived up to its name from the … Read more
The team at Dumas Wesley Community Center is already deep into preparations for one of its most loved events of the year. The Annual Toy Store has become a bright spot on the December calendar, offering families a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas without the stress that often comes with gift-giving. The idea is simple: … Read more
A long-running idea for Upper Mobile Bay finally got the spark it needed. After years of planning, the wetlands restoration project just picked up two major wins that push it closer to becoming something people can actually see. The goal is simple and pretty exciting: turn dredge material into new coastal habitat near the Causeway. … Read more
By the time the sun crept up over Ladd-Peebles Stadium, a long line of cars had already wrapped around the lot. Some arrived at six in the morning, hoping to get a little relief after weeks of financial pressure from the government shutdown and the delays in SNAP benefits. It had been a tough stretch … Read more
When Steve Chard pushed off from Ontario back in mid-July, he set out with a paddle, a plan, and an appetite for adventure that most people only dream about. One man, one kayak, and a 6,000-mile mission known as the Great Loop. After more than four months on the water, he glided into Mobile with … Read more
Mobile is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve full of sparkle, music, and a dessert so cheerful it practically smiles back at you. The MoonPie Over Mobile celebration unveiled a colorful twist for its biggest tradition, and the buzz kicked in fast. The giant MoonPie — the one that gets sliced on stage every … Read more
Downtown Mobile is getting a refresh, and the changes are hard to miss. Crews have started removing traffic lights that drivers have passed through for years, loading them onto trucks and clearing the way for a very different rhythm on downtown streets. The shift creates an entirely new flow for locals who cruise through the … Read more
Impact100 Mobile’s Annual Meeting delivered the kind of energy that fills a room before anyone even picks up a ballot. The group’s members, gathered to celebrate another year of collective giving, cast their votes and sent two standout nonprofits home with $75,000 each. That’s $150,000 flowing straight back into Mobile County, which feels like the … Read more
Mobile’s new mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis, hasn’t wasted time finding his footing. Barely a week into the job, he’s already stepped into one of Alabama’s most complicated debates — the state’s online sales tax. It’s an issue that shaped the later years of former Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s administration and still stirs strong opinions in city halls … Read more
