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Davidson Basketball Coach Celebrates 600 Wins

Davidson Basketball Coach Celebrates 600 Wins

Davidson High School’s girls basketball team gave fans something to cheer about Tuesday night, and it wasn’t just the scoreboard.  Coach Charlie Shipp snagged his 600th career win with a commanding 42-27 victory over Mary G. Montgomery.  Cue the confetti!…

I-10 Bridge Project Moves Closer to Construction

I-10 Bridge Project Moves Closer to Construction

After decades of talking, the long-discussed I-10 bridge and Bayway replacement might actually break ground this year.  Project director Edwin Perry recently gave an update, explaining what needs to happen before construction can start. Here’s the short list: finalize the…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: 600 Wins and Counting

Major Defense Award Highlights Austal USA's Mobile Projects

Mobile is opening warming shelters and waiving transit fees to help residents stay safe during an unusual cold snap, with efforts led by Waterfront Rescue Mission and supported by the community.  The long-awaited I-10 bridge and Bayway replacement is finally…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers

controversial teen book removed from mobile library shelves

Doug Wilson, former owner of Wilson’s Pool Design, pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowners in Mobile and Baldwin counties by taking payments for pools he never completed.  Sentenced to Sunday jail time, probation, and restitution,…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Second Chances in the New Year

two puppies rescued after being thrown off mobile's dog river bridge

Deputy Chief Andrew Peak of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, completing an 11-week program focused on advanced leadership, communication, and fitness. The Baldwin Family Violence Shelter and the Family Counseling Center…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Skyfire Over Dixie

defunct chinese satellite lights up the southern night sky

The City of Mobile’s HoPE Program unveiled its fourth affordable home in West Mobile, transforming an abandoned property into a move-in-ready house for a local family.  The program helps families transition from renting to homeownership using housing choice vouchers and…