Ribbon-Cutting Caps $72.6 Million Expansion at Mobile Children’s Hospital
University leaders and hospital staff gathered in Mobile for a ribbon-cutting closing out a $72.6 million expansion at USA Children's & Women's Hospital.
USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital Unveils New Courtyard, Lobby in Mobile
Mobile's USA Children's & Women's Hospital opened a new courtyard, lobby and gift shop, capping a $72.6 million campus expansion project this month.
Saraland Elementary Opens School Year with Focus on Safety
Saraland Elementary opened the school year with new safety measures, including radios for staff and stricter visitor check-in rules.
Mobile Church Fire Sends Daycare Children Walking Past Flames on Azalea Road
A Mobile church fire on Azalea Road forced daycare buses to reroute, leaving young children to walk past the flames.
Kellogg Foundation Grant Launches ‘Pathways to Prosperity’ for South Alabama Families
The Community Foundation of South Alabama announced a $398,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to launch Pathways to Prosperity, an initiative aimed at low-income families with children.
Full Sensory Jubilee Art Show at True Midtown Kitchen to Benefit Regional School for the Deaf and Blind
Students at the Regional School for the Deaf and Blind in Mobile have spent weeks turning tarpaper into colorful scenes of local sea life, and their work goes on display…
Daphne Man Leads National Push to Help Santas Slim Down
A Daphne resident who spends his winters in a red suit and white beard is leading a national effort to help his fellow Santa Clauses get healthier, arguing that a…
Orange Beach Marked Its 25th Anniversary in 2009
Orange Beach marked its 25th anniversary in 2009, reflecting on its growth from a fishing and farming community into a major Gulf Coast destination.
Baldwin County Schools Reported Rising Flu Cases During 2009 H1N1 Outbreak
Baldwin County physicians and schools reported dozens of flu cases in August 2009, including confirmed H1N1 infections and a growing number of school alerts.
Some Mobile Public Pools Remained Closed for Repairs in 2009
Several Mobile public pools remained closed after Memorial Day in 2009 while the city addressed federal safety requirements and repairs estimated at about $25,000 per pool.