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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…
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…
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…
Downtown Mobile is about to feel like a brand-new neighborhood. Over the next year, six key streets will swap their one-way status for two-way traffic, and more than 23 traffic lights will be replaced with stop signs. It’s all designed…
Fans of swift, lifesaving action had reason to celebrate when Mobile Fire-Rescue Department’s EMS team snagged the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award. This accolade highlights the department’s high marks in rapid, research-driven care for the most…
Mobile County just launched a game-changer for anyone dreaming of owning a house after the storms of 2020. The new Homeownership Downpayment Assistance Program hands qualified buyers up to $50,000 to help cover that all-important down payment. Think of it…
This past weekend, the Daphne Civic Center buzzed with excitement as the 8th annual Gulf Coast Card Show rolled into town. Picture row after row of gleaming display cases, stacks of colorful cards, and fans eagerly chatting about their latest…
Something stylish could be on the horizon for West Mobile. The old Hardeman National Guard Armory, once known for its history and heavy-duty charm, might soon trade in its past for plush pillows and keycards. A boutique hotel, complete with…
It looked like a scene from a movie because it literally was one. When film crews took over downtown Mobile last fall for the Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck, it wasn’t a one-time event. Traffic paused, cameras rolled,…
The City of Mobile has unveiled a bold new plan with big potential: the Financial Empowerment Blueprint. Think of it as a roadmap built to help people across the community tap into more opportunity, stability, and long-term financial strength. Over…