Here are the top 10 news highlights we saw around the area this week:
- Gov. Ivey Can Now Greenlight 1-10 Bridge Design
Alabama’s $2.7 billion 1–10 upgrade is still chugging along. Gov. Ivey gets design approval authority to avoid delays.
- Mobile Funds $5M Med School Expansion
Mobile County’s dishing out $5 for a bigger med school at USA Whiddon. Aim?
More doctors, better healthcare, and an economic boost.
- Local Man Helps Homeless
Eric Overstreet is at it again! He got medical care for a homeless man and is currently fundraising for his home.
- Gulf State Park Pier Under Repair, Reopens Next Summer
Damaged by Hurricane Sally, the pier is getting a $13.6 million revamp and will reopen next August.
- Mobile’s Government Plaza Gets Quirky Title “Ugliest Building in Alabama”
To whoever came up with that list: who hurt you?
- Camellia Arch to Light Up Mobile’s Holiday Season
Mobile will reveal the festive Camellia Arch on Dec. 1 in Cathedral Square. Created by artists Barrett and Ledbetter, it’s the perfect holiday photo op.
- MAGMA’s Event Feeds and Supports Homeless
The “Crowned and Loved” event in Downtown Mobile gave out warm meals, clothes, and vital services to the homeless.
- Final 2023 Living History Drill at USS Alabama Park on Dec. 9
Catch WWII reenactments, gun demos, radio broadcasts, and discounts for donations to veterans!
- High Spirits, Higher Prices at Christmas Tree Farm
Live Christmas trees are still a hit despite higher prices due to a supply shortage.
- ‘60 Minutes’ Revisited Africatown
The episode highlighted the community’s history and recent steps towards reconciliation between the descendants of the involved.
Disclaimer: These news stories are summaries of various local news and reports from the past week.
