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The Mobile County Commission just made a big decision that’ll shape the future of Bayou La Batre. They awarded the construction contract for the City Docks redevelopment to Ben M. Radcliff Contractor, Inc. This $24.4 million project is the real deal—finally moving from plans to action after years of groundwork. For locals, this means we’re…

Wednesday dawned on Airport Boulevard with a flurry of activity as repair crews converged on a massive crater in front of the Panda Express service road entrance.  This gaping cavity—large enough to have swallowed a small vehicle—had made the rounds on social media and neighborhood group chats as one of Mobile’s most notorious potholes.  Armed…

Downtown Mobile is humming with fresh energy as The Frenchmen art gallery outgrows its cozy digs on North Jackson Street and waves goodbye to its old walls.  Early Friday morning, the gallery collective hit the streets for a grand celebration march, complete with the bright flair of the French flag and marching tunes courtesy of…

This summer, the World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham turned into a showcase of hometown talent when Mobile’s finest first responders brought home shiny hardware.  With over 70 nations vying in Olympic-style competitions, our crews slipped into uniforms and switched gears from public service to friendly rivalry.  By the time closing ceremonies rolled around,…

Friday afternoon brought a surprise for a crew of Roto-Rooter plumbers working near Airport Boulevard.  Amid the hum of traffic, a series of faint meows caught their attention. A baby kitten had slipped into a storm drain right outside All In Credit Union, finding herself six feet underground with no clear path home.  In Mobile’s…

Alright y’all, let’s talk about those sharp new Nike threads our Auburn Tigers are rocking this season. Big shift after nearly two decades with Under Armour, and the players are fired up. You know that feeling when you slip on a fresh outfit and suddenly feel unstoppable? That’s the energy coming from the locker room…

Owen Bailey, CEO of USA Health, just snagged the Alabama Hospital Association’s Gold Medal of Excellence—its highest honor.  Reserved for those whose leadership genuinely moves the needle in local and statewide healthcare, this award only appears when someone’s achievements truly shine.  With retirement on the horizon this August, Bailey’s crowning moment arrives like the perfect…

Ahoy, mateys! On July 26, the Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce will transform Tillman’s Corner Community Center into a pirate’s playground for its 12th annual Kids Day.  From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., kiddos aged four to 12 can embark on a treasure hunt of free backpacks, uniforms, and school supplies.  With no pre-registration—just…

Big news for Alabama’s classrooms: the Legislature has rolled out a brand-new funding formula called RAISE (Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence).  Instead of simply counting heads, this plan adds “weights” to base funding—extra dollars aimed at students who need more support.  It’s a shift that’s got everyone talking, from Birmingham to Gulf Shores, and…

The Mobile City Council is making waves with two resolutions aimed at moving a fresh animal shelter project forward.  By earmarking a combined $10 million, council members are showing serious affection for our four-legged friends.  Those wagging tails and curious purrs will soon have a modern home to call their own, and the council’s latest…