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On Friday, April 18, the track at Davidson High School won’t just be for laps — it’ll be filled with high-fives, cheers, and the kind of joy that sticks with you. The Mobile Area Special Olympics Track and Field Competition…
A new historical marker now stands in Mobile, quietly but powerfully honoring a piece of land with deep roots. Lewis Quarters, a seven-acre community purchased by survivors of the Clotilda in 1870, has officially been recognized with a state marker…
The first-ever Gulf Coast Pet Adoption Festival turned a sunny Saturday in Mobile into a life-changing day for 38 animals. Held at the Mobile County Animal Shelter, the March 22 event was a collaboration between local businesses, radio stations, and…
One of the most iconic ships in American history is hanging out on the Gulf Coast. The SS United States — a record-breaking oceanliner from the 1950s — was tugged into Mobile earlier this year. After sitting in a Philadelphia…
Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 USS ALABAMA Crewmate Program. Starting March 31, anyone interested can grab a form from the Battleship Park Gift Shop or download it online. The deadline to apply is April 18 at 4:00 p.m.…
For the first time ever, a steel ship has rolled off the line at Austal USA in Mobile. The Future USNS Billy Frank Jr. made its debut with a full christening ceremony on Saturday, marking a big moment for the…
It’s really happening. After years of talk, delays, and dashed hopes, Amtrak is officially bringing passenger rail back to the Gulf Coast. Service between New Orleans and Mobile is set to start in summer 2025—and this time, it’s locked in.…
Mobile’s downtown arena is getting the spotlight—and the funding to match. Mayor Sandy Stimpson said it was the clear choice as construction costs keep climbing. The Civic Center was old, tired, and losing money. A new arena? That’s a revenue…
The legendary quilts of Gee’s Bend are hitting the road. The Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour is making three stops across Alabama, giving folks a chance to see these iconic pieces of art up close. Next stop: Birmingham,…
It wasn’t your average training day. Around Mobile, police dogs and their handlers were on the move—running through drills, sniffing out threats, and sharpening their detection skills. Multiple K-9 teams trained at several spots across the city, simulating real-world situations…