Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Gulf Coast Train Blows Past Ridership Goals
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Gulf Coast train drew 150,000 riders in its first year — nearly four times the projection — as officials weigh a permanent Mobile station.
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun, Dogfighting Charges
An Alabama man known as “Bear” pleaded guilty to federal gun and dogfighting charges after 47 injured dogs were seized from his Wilcox County property.
Alabama Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Reach Record High
Alabama’s kindergarten vaccine exemption rate hit a record 3% in 2025–26, with 96% of exemptions non-medical, as pediatricians warn of measles risk.
Mobile Fire-Rescue Honors Firefighter of the Month, Launches Smoke Alarm Blitz in Willow Brook Run
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department recognized Mack Weaver as May Firefighter of the Month and launched a quarterly smoke alarm blitz in the Willow Brook Run community, part of a busy recent…
Clotilda: The Exhibition Continues Drawing Visitors to Africatown Heritage House
Clotilda: The Exhibition at Africatown Heritage House remains open Tuesdays through Saturdays, offering visitors a close look at the history of the Clotilda and the Africatown community it helped create.
Nearly Two Dozen Alabama College Students Attend National Conservative Student Conference in Washington
Nearly two dozen Alabama college students traveled to Washington, D.C., for Young America's Foundation's 48th annual National Conservative Student Conference and its Freedom at 250 rally at Mount Vernon.
Mobile Seeks Public Input on Downtown Development District Code Update
Mobile will host a Sept. 2 community workshop at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf to gather public input on updating the Downtown Development District code first adopted in…
Mobile Arena Project to Host Matchmaker Meeting for Minority Contractors
The City of Mobile is hosting a Matchmaker Meeting to connect prime contractors with minority and disadvantaged business enterprise subcontractors interested in working on the Mobile Arena Project.
MAWSS: Online Service Requests Temporarily Down Amid System Upgrade
MAWSS says online service requests are temporarily unavailable during a system upgrade, and customers seeking additional water service should call Customer Service at (251) 694-3100.
Mobile’s Household Hazardous Waste Program Gives Residents a Safe Disposal Option
The City of Mobile's Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, run since 2022, offers residents a free way to dispose of paint, chemicals, batteries and other items regular trash service won't…