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MONDAY ROUNDUP: Local Love

mobile fire-rescue returns after hurrican recovery

The University of Mobile’s first graduating class of nurse anesthetists achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Certification Exam, the highest in Alabama for 2024.  Mobile is hosting a free Warrant Clinic on Nov. 15 to help resolve…

Thursday Roundup: Shining Through

habitat for humanity brings new hope

Sight Savers America held a clinic at the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in Mobile, providing high-tech vision aids to visually impaired residents, free of charge. Inez Thomas, a dedicated third-grade teacher at Leinkauf Elementary in Mobile, has helped…

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Rise and Respond

how one local woman is inspiring others

Two Citronelle football dads apologized after a post-game fight, with both publicly expressing regret on Facebook for their actions.  While quarterback Daylon Edmunds was suspended for his involvement, one dad, Stephan Byrd, refused to press charges, urging for the young…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Free to Dream

miss university of south alabama returns after 13 years

The I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project is moving forward, with ALDOT securing federal funding and planning for tolls capped at $2.50 per trip.  Construction is expected to start by fall 2025. During Alabama College Application Week from October…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Signs of Change

Mobile's Tree-Loving Community Protects Its Canopy

Mobile officials are considering raising red light fines and exploring ways to curb street racing, aiming to improve road safety.  Proposed changes include higher penalties, road adjustments near Africatown, and potentially creating a legal space for street racing enthusiasts. Carey…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Stronger Together

parrotheads flock to mobile for a tropical tribute

At a heartfelt ceremony at Battleship Memorial Park, the South Alabama Veterans Council honored the 81,000 U.S. soldiers still missing in action or held as prisoners of war.  The University of Mobile has been ranked the #1 Safest College Campus…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Rising Stars

alabama schools increase minimum score for third grade reading test

The University of South Alabama is receiving a $5 million donation from local businessman Elliot Maisel to help fund the new Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine building, part of a $200 million project expected to be completed by December…

WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Mobile in Motion

big plans for a more walkable, bike-friendly mobile county

Mobile leaders dispute a New York Times report claiming job losses, pointing to local data showing job growth and upcoming projects that will add more jobs.  Carnival Cruise Line is offering exciting 2026-27 itineraries from Mobile, AL, and Tampa, FL,…