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The Mobile Ballet is stepping into its new season with a classic that’s equal parts drama and romance: Phantom of the Opera. The opening production hits the stage next month inside the Saenger Theatre, a space chosen to complement the…
A billboard near one of Mobile’s busiest intersections recently became the talk of the town, sparking heated debates, social media discussions, and plenty of strong opinions from residents who saw it. What started as a simple advertising teaser for a…
Big Creek Lake holds a special place in Mobile—it’s not only a quiet stretch of water but also the source of drinking water for the city and parts of Baldwin County. That makes it more than just a fishing spot.…
The museum shaped like a ship has reached a milestone: ten years afloat in downtown Mobile. The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf celebrated its anniversary this weekend, drawing crowds through its glass doors to explore exhibits that shine a…
The Mobile Arts Council is calling all wordsmiths, dreamers, and verse-makers to step forward. Applications are now open for Mobile’s next Poet Laureate, who will serve from 2026 through 2028. Backed by the City of Mobile and the Alabama State…
The Port of Mobile is stacking up wins this fall. From Mobile Bay to Montgomery, cranes and tracks are being added, rails are being laid, and billions of dollars in economic energy are flowing into Alabama. The state’s global gateway…
Jimmy Buffett, the beloved singer-songwriter and proud son of Coastal Alabama, is set to be immortalized on Mobile’s riverfront. The City of Mobile announced that sculptor Ben Victor will create a 7.5-foot statue of Buffett, guitar in hand, gazing over…
What looks like an ordinary Publix parking lot off Old Shell Road is doing more than holding cars. Beneath your feet, the permeable pavers and landscaping are soaking up rain, keeping it from barreling into storm drains. It’s a glimpse…
McGregor Avenue is back on the city’s to-do list. Mobile leaders are drawing up plans to redesign the intersection where McGregor meets Springhill Avenue. Councilman-elect Beau Fleming says the goal is simple: a safer, more welcoming entrance to the Springhill…
Alabama lawmakers have been busy this year, pushing through a stack of bills that now step off the page and into real life on October 1. These changes touch everything from shark alerts along the coast to parental leave policies…