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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Breaking Ground, Breaking Barriers

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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

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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

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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…

New Downtown Park Bid Awarded

Mobile Government Plaza Pocket Park Bid Awarded

The Mobile County Commission awarded the construction contract for Mobile Government Plaza’s new pocket park at its recent meeting. It’s a $1.4 million contract. Construction is expected to begin in April 2025, and the pocket park should be completed in…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Building a Better Mobile

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The City of Mobile has partnered with Ransom Solutions to expand electronic recycling with convenient drop-off locations, reducing landfill waste and environmental harm.  The program also provides job opportunities for people overcoming homelessness and addiction Alabama is overhauling its elementary…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Wishes and Wonders

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The 29th annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens is now open, showcasing dazzling holiday light displays across 65 acres through January 5, 2025.  Visitors can enjoy themed light paths, live entertainment, festive treats, and the charm of this…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Keepin’ it Cool

new mardi gras horse policies put animal welfare first

The Nurse-Family Partnership of Central Alabama has expanded to Mobile County with a new program funded by an $8.8 million grant, providing nurse-led home visits, maternity care, and mental health support to families in the Gulf Coast region.  Walter McMillian,…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Sails and Streets, Dreams and Teams

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Sister Marietta Murphy, a dedicated member of the IHM Sisters, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, marking over 80 years of impactful service as a teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide.  The Mobile Police Department is enhancing its response to mental health…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Stronger as One

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The Mobile Airport Authority received a $2 million SEEDS grant to expand the Brookley Aeroplex, adding 272 acres for light industrial development. USA Health is launching an initiative to improve healthcare access in rural Alabama, focusing on placing doctors in…