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Bayfront Park Is Back and Better Than Ever

Bayfront Park Is Back and Better Than Ever

After two years and $9.5 million worth of renovations, Alabama’s newest public beach—Bayfront Park in Coden—finally opened its gates on Sunday, March 9.  The park’s revival was fueled by funds from Deepwater Horizon fines through the RESTORE Act.  It’s now…

Mobile’s “The Avenue” Set for Big Upgrades

Mobile’s "The Avenue" Set for Big Upgrades

Exciting improvements are on the horizon for one of Mobile’s most iconic roads.  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue—lovingly known around town as “The Avenue”—is about to get a vibrant makeover, thanks to an infusion of new funding.  Mobile City…

Joe Cain Day Lights Up Downtown Mobile

Joe Cain Day Lights Up Downtown Mobile

Joe Cain Day isn’t your typical Mardi Gras parade—and Mobile wouldn’t have it any other way.  Thousands of folks packed the streets of Downtown Mobile this weekend, kicking off the Mardi Gras festivities in true, colorful fashion.  Unlike traditional parades…

Horses and Riders Prep for Mardi Gras Magic

Horses and Riders Prep for Mardi Gras Magic

Mobile is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the year—Fat Tuesday!  While beads and floats often steal the spotlight, there’s another kind of parade star quietly trotting its way into our hearts: the police horses.  This year, the Mobile…