Sears to Close Its Longstanding Bel Air Mall Store This Fall
Another longtime anchor of Mobile’s retail landscape is on its way out. The Sears store at Bel Air Mall will close by the end of September, ending the iconic brand’s…
Mobile Councilwoman Bess Rich Responds on the Uber Legislation Controversy
After the Mobile City Council’s debate over ride-sharing rules drew intense public attention, Councilwoman Bess Rich offered a detailed response to questions about her role in the controversy. The dispute…
Dauphin Street Vault Adds 400-Meter Race to Fifth Year of Downtown Mobile Pole Vault Party
The Dauphin Street Vault marks its fifth year in downtown Mobile by adding a 400-meter road race alongside its signature street-level pole vault competition, with Olympian Trey Hardee making a…
Dairy Queen ‘Miracle Treat Day’ Raises Funds for USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
A one-day Dairy Queen fundraiser held at multiple South Alabama locations sent proceeds from every Blizzard sold toward USA Children's and Women's Hospital.
‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive Serves Saraland-Area Students
A weekend school supply drive held at a Saraland Walmart collected donations benefiting roughly ten Mobile County schools ahead of the new school year.
Advocate Pushes for Better Highway Signs to Spanish Fort Veterans Cemetery
A longtime veterans advocate is asking Eastern Shore officials to fund new highway signage after families repeatedly got lost en route to a loved one's funeral.
Baldwin County School Board Narrows Superintendent Search to Five
The Baldwin County school board is narrowing 26 superintendent applicants to five finalists as it works to fill the post before the new school year.
82nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Set to Open on Dauphin Island
The 82nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo opens Friday on Dauphin Island, with ADSFR president Kevin Maurin leading a weekend expected to draw more than 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators.
USA Community Plans Vigil for Nursing Student Killed in July 4 Weekend Crash
The University of South Alabama community is holding a candlelight vigil at the Moulton Bell Tower to honor a nursing student who died in a crash.
Jerry Carl Takes Over as Mobile County Commission President
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl has taken over as commission president, a rotating role that adds new board duties tied to BP settlement funds.