Mobile Alabama

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and the Port City community are mourning the death of Deputy Chief Alexander G. Trenier. He served at Crichton Station’s District 3 headquarters for C Shift.

The City of Mobile is currently celebrating Mardi Gras. But with the celebration comes trash that ends up on roads, sidewalks and in waterways. To prevent this, several organizations partnered with the city a few years ago to create the Cleaner, Greener LoDa initiative.

Mobile leaders are working to better serve the community with technology and gamming at the helm. The city's Family Intervention Team (FIT) is working to build relationships with at-risk youth and their families— through a smartphone app.

A Mobile teacher is the latest recipient of what some might call the “Oscars of Teaching.” Mary Travis, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Gilliard Elementary School, is Alabama’s sole 2024-25 Milken Educator Award recipient.

A popular ballet as well as a beloved fairytale are being showcased in Alabama. The performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty are being put on by the prestigious State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine in Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.

Old, unwanted, broken and outdated household electronics are now being accepted at the City of Mobile's recycling centers through an expanded partnership. The free drop-off service is only available for residential electronics.

In preparation for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, Mobile is introducing new policies and requirements to ensure the safety of horses, riders and spectators during parades. The city's Animal Services Department has developed new policies for next year’s parades in coordination with local veterinarians and other community partners.

The University of Mobile community is honoring one of its basketball players who collapsed and died on campus. A spokesperson for the private institution says 18-year-old Kaiden Francis was found unresponsive this week. This happened shortly after he finished a workout with the university’s coaching staff and trainers.

The City of Mobile is announcing a night of cheer as Mayor Sandy Stimpson will light up the night and celebrate the start of the holiday season. The annual Lighting of the Tree on Friday, Nov. 15 in Mardi Gras Park. The yearly event has become the annual launching point for the Holiday Season in Mobile.

The City of Mobile is reminding that signups are still open for a free event that aims to quickly resolve active traffic-related warrants. The upcoming Warrant Clinic will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Springhill Recreation Center.