Good morning, Mobile.

An Alabama delegation (including Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis) visited Hanwha’s facility in Geoje, South Korea to build relationships for a potential $1.2 billion sale of Austal USA; the offer announced on Aug.

11 includes four weeks for due diligence and may spur local job growth.

The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service between Mobile + New Orleans reached its 150,000th passenger milestone during the week of Aug.

18, 2026, more than doubling its expected first-year ridership. The twice-daily train is backed by local transportation sponsors including the Southern Rail Commission.

Principal Jeremy Madden lost his home to a fire on Friday night while he was at the football game.

The school community and Fayette First Baptist Church are rallying support for his family (they are safe but now face rebuilding).

The Mobile County school board approved emergency repairs for termite damage at Murphy High School on Monday, prompting closures of the library + computer labs.

Board members urged a review of regular inspections to prevent future structural risks.

MCPSS has introduced the SpeakUp app to give students and parents a simple way to report online threats; cyber safety coordinator Andre King ensures alerts reach school safety teams quickly.

The app is accessible on Apple & Android devices and desktop computers.

Mobile County commissioners approved a $500,000 capital project to build a championship field at the Sportsplex + construction bid advertisements are expected soon.

Mary Montgomery will appeal its one-year probation and playoff ban to the AHSAA as school officials say corrective measures were put in place following recruiting violations.

The special Central Board meeting is set for Aug. 31.

Before the season begins, coach Kalen DeBoer said defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman sustained a practice injury Sunday + receiver Lotzeir Brooks and running back EJ Crowell are showing progress after previous setbacks.

He said further details on the injury will be available tomorrow.