From Beach Days to Back-to-School: What’s Happening Along the Alabama Gulf Coast This Week
From a new library opening in Foley to a 1960s throwback party at Perdido Key, here's a look at what's happening along the Alabama Gulf Coast this week.
Thomasville’s JaTerianna Smith Completes Orientation, Enrolls at Troy University for Fall 2026
JaTerianna Smith of Thomasville has completed Troy University's IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled for the fall 2026 semester, which begins Aug. 12.
Downtown Mobile Coffee Shop Rallies Community to Stock Students’ Backpacks
Great Day Latte in downtown Mobile is teaming up with the Leopards for Life Alumni Organization for a two-day Backpack & Brew school-supply drive, offering donors 10% off drinks.
Mobile County Health Officials Offer Support as Back-to-School Jitters Set In
As Mobile County students prepare to return to class, health officials say back-to-school anxiety is normal and point families toward counseling, school-based support and free tools to ease the transition.
Remington College’s ‘Cuts for Kids’ Returns to Mobile With Free Back-to-School Haircuts
Remington College's Cosmetology Department is offering free haircuts to Mobile-area students 17 and younger throughout August as part of its 17-year 'Cuts for Kids' tradition.
Bay Minette Nonprofit Gears Up for Eighth Annual Back-to-School Bash
The Chosen Youth Outreach Ministry returns for its eighth year of free school supplies, community resources, and family fun ahead of the new school year.
New Flomaton Elementary Principal Leslie Sellers Kicks Off Tenure With Kindergarten Boot Camp
Leslie Sellers officially became principal of Flomaton Elementary School on July 1, and she is starting her tenure with a kindergarten boot camp to help incoming students get comfortable before…
Orange Beach City Schools to Kick Off the Year With Makos on Main Parade
Orange Beach City Schools kicks off the 2026-27 school year with the free Makos on Main Parade at The Wharf on August 5, featuring a Pre-K through 12th grade march…
Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County Schools Set Orientation and Registration Dates
Schools in Thomasville, Clarke County and Washington County have released orientation, registration and Meet the Teacher dates ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins Aug. 3 in Thomasville, Aug.…
Thomasville Chamber Prepares Annual Back to School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce is preparing its annual Back to School Rocks event, hiding painted rocks around town for kids to trade for a free backpack, with a date…