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The new school year in Alabama has kicked off with something to celebrate: the very first Golden Apple Award has been handed out, and it’s heading to Williamson High School in Mobile. The honor goes to English teacher Jacqueline Morris,…
When Betty Fain first arrived in Mobile, life felt like a closed door. She was disconnected from her family, battling addiction, and sleeping in abandoned houses. Despite it all, she kept showing up at church. Her pastor welcomed her in…
Good news rolled out this week for classrooms across Alabama: the majority of schools boosted their performance on the state’s standardized test. The Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) tracks English, math, and science skills, and the newest scores show momentum…
Well, it finally happened. After years of chatter, setbacks, and nail-biting delays, the train is back. For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service is rolling between New Orleans and Mobile. The first public trip left the…
For most anglers, the early morning hours on the water are calm, filled with quiet anticipation. But for one team competing in the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s annual Billfish Limited tournament, 4 a.m. brought a surge of adrenaline. Taylor…
Move-in day at the University of Mobile never fails to bring a buzz of excitement, and this year was no exception. Thousands of students rolled up with cars full of boxes, bedding, and hopes for what comes next. The welcoming…
The newest stretch of the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail is officially open, and it kicks off right at one of Mobile’s most peaceful landmarks—the Charles Wood Japanese Garden. After years of planning, design, and construction, the western trailhead is…
The Alabama Big 10 Mayors have officially opened the lens on their annual statewide photo competition. From bustling downtown streets to quiet green spaces, this contest invites residents to capture the character and charm of the state’s ten largest cities. …
Downtown Mobile is about to get a thoughtful refresh designed to make it safer, smoother, and more inviting for everyone who travels through it. Starting Monday, August 11, work begins on the first phase of the Downtown Street Optimization Plan…
For most teenagers, summer means sports, travel, and time with friends. For Cody, a 15-year-old from Mobile, the past year has looked very different. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in November 2024, his days were filled with treatments at…