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.
New Data Shows Alabama’s Economy Is Growing, But Not Evenly Across Cities
New Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Alabama added jobs and raised wages statewide since 2022, but growth was uneven, with Huntsville and Auburn surging ahead while Gadsden lags roughly…
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.
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…
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 County Health Department to Host HIV Awareness Week With Testing, Faith Community Events
The Mobile County Health Department will hold two HIV awareness events in August, pairing a testing and prevention day with a faith-based community conversation on stigma and healing.
Mobile Judge to Weigh Double Jeopardy Question After Murder Charge Dismissed, Defense Objects
A Mobile County murder case against Haratio Stewart was dismissed this week at prosecutors' request, and a judge will now decide whether double jeopardy bars the charge from being reinstated.