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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…
A fresh chapter is starting on Arlington Street. Last April, city leaders and community members gathered to officially break ground on C.J. Small Heights, a new affordable housing subdivision named in honor of Mobile City Council President C.J. Small. Built…
Excitement is building along the Gulf Coast as Amtrak gears up to launch its new “Mardi Gras Service” this summer. While official fares and schedules are still under wraps, tourism officials are dropping hints that the new train ride will…
Blakeley State Park is kicking off summer in style with a day full of boat cruises, live music, and waterfront fun. On the afternoon of May 9, the park is offering special one-hour cruises to see the SS United States,…
Big news for anyone dreaming of new stamps in their passport: Mobile is getting a Passport Fair for one day only. Senator Tommy Tuberville and the U.S. Department of State are teaming up to make getting a passport a whole…
Alabama high school students now have a second option for earning a diploma. Instead of following the traditional route packed with Algebra II and chemistry, they can choose to build a schedule around hands-on courses—like carpentry, culinary arts, welding, or…
The Mobile Bayway project is moving forward again. After ending negotiations with its original contractor team, ALDOT is now working with the same crew building the Mobile River Bridge—Kiewit Massman Traylor. These are big players with experience, and they’re stepping…