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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…
For decades, John L. LeFlore Magnet High School has been more than a set of brick walls and classrooms. It’s been a familiar sight in Toulminville, a place where generations have walked the halls, cheered at games, and made lifelong…
Grab the dice and clear the table—Mobile has officially landed on the Monopoly map. After a year of local feedback, design tweaks, and hometown debate, the Mobile-themed Monopoly board is here. Unveiled at the historic Malaga Inn, this edition doesn’t…
The Mobile County Animal Shelter is packed. Since July 26, over 80 new furry faces—dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens—have arrived at the shelter, and every kennel, crate, and corner is now spoken for. Overflowing with wagging tails and meows, the…
At just 11 years old, Grayson Hovell pulled off something big. He wanted to help Mobile’s K-9 police units—so he did. With a stack of 50-cent coloring sheets and a goal in mind, he turned a simple school fundraiser into…
Decades-old buildings, mold concerns, and outdated layouts are finally getting the attention they deserve. Here’s what’s changing—and why it matters. A New Home on Azalea Road Fire Station #19 is about to get a serious glow-up. Built in 1957 with…