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Austal, Poarch Creeks sign agreement, will expand Alabama shipbuilding capacity

A partnership between PCI and Austal will expand the company's shipbuilding capacity in the region.

March 3, 2026

Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project

Senator Katie Britt urged the Transportation Secretary to resolve remaining obstacles, pushing the complex Mobile River Bridge project toward construction.

January 20, 2026

Mobile supports launch of South Alabama Homebuilding Academy

The $100,000 investment aimed to address the city’s need for both housing and economic opportunities, training workers in trades like carpentry and HVAC.

December 5, 2025

Three new members inducted into prestigious Alabama Academy of Honor

Former freedom rider Bernard Lafayette Jr., former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and UAB President Ray Watts joined the exclusive club.

November 4, 2025

Native Mobilian and Congressman Sanford Bishop endorses Barbara Drummond for mayor

Bishop drew on his connection to his hometown to make the case for Drummond, calling her record of public service “unmatched.”

September 23, 2025

In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan

Crime is a top issue in Mobile. Barbara Drummond has a plan for that—one that will actually work.

September 18, 2025

Electric vehicles will be displayed at two upcoming events in Mobile area

Owners will be available for one-on-one conversations with anyone interested in learning more about EVs.

August 28, 2025

Drummond leads Mobile mayoral race as Cheriogotis runoff bid draws new scrutiny

Barbara Drummond advances to Mobile runoff as questions surface over Spiro Cheriogotis’s campaign ad and his father’s 1987 conviction.

August 27, 2025

Electric vehicles will be displayed Saturday at free event in Mobile

Electric vehicle owners showcased a variety of models, offering insights into technology, range, and daily driving experiences at a free public event.

August 6, 2025

Let’s bring smart, practical innovation to Mobile

We do not need to chase every trend or turn Mobile into something it is not. But we do need to act.

June 26, 2025