Good morning, Mobile.

Brookley by the Bay park got a $9 million boost from the state and $5 million from the city to start building a 98-acre waterfront park at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley — the project may add trails and an amphitheater when more funds are secured.

The city is building an Africatown Welcome Center on Bay Bridge Road to share the community's story from the Clotilda discovery to its growth.

Councilwoman Ingram said the project (with a $4.6M contract approved in February 2025), which reflects input, is expected to open by year-end or early next year.

The Fort Morgan Trail extension added 4.4 miles to its route—now 10.5 miles long with paved roads, 12 bridges and a new bathhouse near Fort Morgan Pizza.

The ribbon-cutting took place on Friday, Aug. 28 with funding from the RESTORE Act.

Advance Auto Parts will open its 9th Mobile store on Sept.

17 at 3968 Airport Boulevard—the space once used by Whole Foods Market—offering free in-store services such as battery installation and same-day curbside pickup.

Mobile Arts Council announced the artists for the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival on Sept.

12-13 in downtown Mobile. The free two-day event will feature live mural painting at three key locations and painting of cubes at Cooper Riverside Park.

Marine Resources officials confirmed last week that Tropical Storm Bertha's 15-foot waves likely caused two-thirds of the Argosy VI's roof to collapse, altering the vessel's structure.

The sunken ship now forms an artificial reef off Orange Beach that experts say may better support marine life.

Residents and business owners shared ideas for downtown improvements at a community workshop on Wednesday, Sept.

2 (suggesting updates for infrastructure and sidewalks) and their input will help shape changes to the Downtown Development District code.

Mobile officials announced yesterday that the city is stopping private use of its banner program after months of competing messages downtown, and existing banners will remain through September before only city-sponsored displays appear on city-owned poles.

City officials said that a request for $500,000 to support the HBCU classics may face cuts as Mayor Cheriogotis opts to fund the Gulf Coast Challenge with higher tax revenue, and organizers plan to meet with leaders to discuss the classic's economic and educational impact.

Mobile area high school football enters region play this weekend as teams face off on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., including a key game between Gulf Shores and Saraland.

Coaches emphasize discipline and strategy to build on winning streaks in this highly contested series.