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A Mobile school celebrated its second straight perfect score on Alabama's state report card with a parade full of music, cheers, and pride. The achievement shows what's possible when teachers, students, and community work together.
Vigor High School in Mobile launched its first Green Tie Gala to celebrate a winning legacy that includes a national championship and back-to-back state titles. The event brought together legends from past decades with today's players to honor the coaches and athletes who built one of Alabama's proudest football traditions.
Pastor Corey Brooks discovered Mobile, Alabama's secret to resilience during his Walk Across America. The Gulf Coast city's thriving port economy and tight-knit community spirit help families rebuild stronger after every hurricane.
Mobile, Alabama just opened applications for a $50 million loan program that will fuel local businesses, create jobs, and keep money flowing back into the community for years to come. Unlike traditional grants, these loans get repaid and recycled into future projects.
A mobile eye clinic has served over 200 people in Cullman, Alabama, offering affordable vision care to anyone who needs it. The partnership between local Lions Club volunteers and Good Samaritan Health Clinic proves what's possible when communities come together.
The University of Alabama is bringing electric vehicles to the people with a free test drive event that lets anyone experience the future of transportation. It's part of a bigger push to help Alabamians discover why thousands are already making the switch.
The legendary football coach who built a dynasty at Alabama is now building something bigger: a groundbreaking learning center that will give thousands of kids access to world-class STEM education, arts programs, and hands-on discovery experiences. The Saban Center opens in 2027, built entirely with Alabama materials for Alabama's future.
Real electric vehicle owners are opening their cars and sharing their stories this Saturday at a free downtown Mobile showcase. No sales pitch, just honest answers about range, charging, and cost savings from people who drive EVs every day.
Alabama shattered its economic development records in 2025 with over $14.6 billion in new business investments and nearly 10,000 jobs headed to communities across the state. The historic growth signals a major economic transformation touching every corner of Alabama.
Alabama just logged its biggest economic growth year ever, attracting nearly $15 billion in business investments that will create thousands of jobs across the state. From pharmaceutical giants to advanced manufacturing, companies are betting big on Alabama's future.
Alabama just wrapped its biggest economic development year in history, attracting $14.6 billion in new investments and nearly 10,000 job commitments across the state. The momentum marks a major win for communities from rural counties to major cities, with world-class companies choosing Alabama as their home.
Over 115,000 volunteers have removed 900 tons of trash from Alabama's coast since 1987, and this year's cleanup needs your help. The state's largest single-day volunteer event happens September 19 across 33 zones. #
After nearly a century and a half, Alabama's Public Service Commission will welcome its first two Black commissioners in January 2027. The historic appointments mark a turning point for a state agency once led by Confederate officers.
High school sophomores across Alabama just competed to design energy-efficient tiny homes, winning thousands in prizes while solving real-world challenges. The inaugural Grid Games Energy Hackathon brought STEM learning to life for students considering careers in the energy sector.
More than 115,000 volunteers have removed 900 tons of trash from Alabama's coast since 1987, and now the state's largest cleanup event is back for its 39th year. On September 19, communities across three counties will gather for four hours of environmental action that turns neighbors into ocean protectors.
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated top-seeded Florida 9-1 in just five innings, advancing to their 10th SEC Tournament Championship game. With the win, Alabama made history by earning more SEC Tournament victories than any other school.
Walker County, Alabama now has one of the state's lowest unemployment rates at just 2.2%, down from 2.6% the previous month and significantly better than the 3.2% rate from a year earlier. The good news reflects Alabama's broader economic momentum, with record employment numbers and rising wages across key sectors.
Nearly 400 University of South Alabama volunteers just delivered essential services to their homeless neighbors in one massive day of action. From healthcare to haircuts, these students proved that community support can happen at scale.
A fintech connecting businesses across 20 African countries just processed its 3 billionth mobile money transaction, revealing how digital payments are transforming commerce across the continent. The milestone shows Africa's $1.4 trillion mobile money economy is rapidly evolving beyond person-to-person transfers into a full business payment ecosystem.
More than 100 Alabama high school seniors just earned scholarships for excelling both on the field and in the classroom. The Bryant-Jordan program is handing out $312,000 to students who prove that dedication pays off.
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