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The Red Clay Strays Bring Mobile to the Tiny Desk

The Red Clay Strays, Mobile’s own Southern rock powerhouse, are taking their sound to new heights—and smaller spaces.  Known for electrifying performances on iconic stages like Red Rocks and the Ryman Auditorium, the band recently swapped grandeur for intimacy with…

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

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…

New Downtown 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…

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Where Kindness Grows

The National Park Service added seven new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, including Africatown and the Campground Historic District in Mobile, highlighting local and national stories of resilience, freedom, and community-building after the Civil War. Baldwin County’s…