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The Mobile Public Library system just announced its new director: Jurée Hall. And she’s not walking in as a stranger—she’s coming back to a place that helped shape her story. Hall once studied at the University of South Alabama, and…
A new public park is on the way, and it’s shaping up to be a fresh addition to the Mobile area. Called Lewis Landing, this spot will give folks access to Three Mile Creek for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing in…
Mobile’s very own gluten-free gem, Guncles, just got a major nod from Garden & Gun. Known for spotlighting Southern culture at its best, the magazine featured Guncles as one of two standout Alabama bakeries changing the game for gluten-free baking. …
After years of stops and starts, Alabama lawmakers have passed a sweeping bill aimed at regulating vape and e-cigarette products. HB8, led by Rep. Barbara Drummond of Mobile, now sits on Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk, awaiting final approval. The bill’s…
Lately, TikTok has been swirling with videos of girls in pastel bonnets, massive hoop skirts, and lace gloves. These are the Azalea Trail Maids—and they’ve captured the internet’s attention in the most unexpected way. While some users are baffled, others…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue might be getting a serious glow-up. City planners are working on something called a “Historic Avenue Overlay,” which could breathe new life into this part of town. It stretches across MLK Ave and touches…
Since January, Mobile County employees have been climbing behind the wheel—but not out on the road. Instead, they’ve been training inside high-tech driving simulators. These machines were purchased in 2024 to improve safety across departments, and now they’re getting plenty…
As hurricane season approaches, Mobile’s city leaders aren’t waiting around. On Wednesday, department heads met to run through worst-case scenarios—together. In past years, each department had its own playbook. Fire had one plan. Public works had another. But according to…
Anita Presley, known by nearly everyone as Miss Anita, isn’t just a teacher—she’s a fixture at Mobile Christian School. For over two decades, she’s made the campus feel like home. Her journey started in these very halls, and she never…
A quiet afternoon in Mobile’s Jackson Heights turned into a full-blown rescue scene last month. Smoke poured from a one-story home while Miss Greta, a black lab, was trapped inside. She had no way out—until a passing neighbor noticed something…