After nearly three decades with Mobile Fire-Rescue, Ann Williams is preparing to step away from the job that shaped much of her adult life. Her final day with the department is set for Jan. 12, closing a chapter that began…
Mardi Gras season always sneaks up fast in Mobile, and 2026 is moving even quicker. Parades begin rolling before January is over, and once they start, the schedule barely slows until Fat Tuesday arrives in mid-February. Downtown streets, island roads,…
Every year, tons of sediment are dredged from Mobile’s waterways to keep the shipping channels clear. Historically, much of this sediment was either stockpiled or disposed of, but now it’s finding a new purpose. A groundbreaking project is turning this…
Last Wednesday, patients at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital got an unexpected visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. Swapping his usual sleigh for a helicopter, Santa made a grand arrival at the hospital’s helipad, delighting everyone with…
Mobile’s Mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis, swapped his office for a barstool Thursday night as he joined the team at Fairhope Brewing Company for a fun and charitable event. The Mayor served up drinks at the brewery’s annual Cheers to Charity event,…
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…