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The weekend before Christmas is always a prime time to embrace the holiday spirit, and this year, Mobile’s Christmas Extravaganza was the perfect way to get into the festive mood. Hosted by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department,…
A fresh round of state funding is heading to community agencies across Alabama, with a meaningful share set aside for the Mobile area. The goal is simple and timely: help households lower their energy costs by improving how homes hold…
Mobile’s waterfront has always worked hard. Cargo ships glide in and out, cranes move with steady precision, and the port hums with activity that anchors the city’s economy. Over the last few decades, that working shoreline has quietly taken on…
The Mitchell Center filled early Friday with caps, gowns, and a steady buzz of anticipation as the University of South Alabama marked its fall commencement. More than 1,300 students crossed the stage, closing one chapter and opening another. The ceremony…
After more than two years of cones, detours, and the constant hum of construction, South McGregor Avenue is officially open again. Drivers can once again cruise through one of Mobile’s busiest corridors, and the timing feels right. Morning commutes look…
A crowd gathered on South Royal Street to welcome a fresh piece of local heritage. A historic marker honoring the “Pelican Girls” now stands near the History Museum of Mobile and colonial Fort Condé. The dedication brought families, historians, and…
When a faded green station wagon pulls into a parking lot and suddenly everyone reaches for their phone, you know something fun is happening. A detailed replica of the Family Truckster from “National Lampoon’s Vacation” has been spotted around Southern…
A Mobile landmark has traveled a winding path to arrive at its newest identity: The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it changed twice before landing here. The story came out during a…
Mobile made a move this past week that speaks to growth, opportunity, and the future of local neighborhoods. City officials approved a $100,000 investment to launch the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy, known as SAHA, and turn construction training into a…
Tuesday afternoon brought an unexpected jolt to Saint Stephens Road when a nearby building went up in flames, filling the air with smoke that had nothing to do with slow-cooked ribs. Rodgers BBQ owner Eddie Rodgers stepped outside during what…