History of Mardi Gras in Mobile AL

The Boom Boom: Mardi Gras in Mobile Alabama

A Mobile Girl Raised on Mardi Gras As a native of Mobile, Alabama, I fell in love with Mardi Gras at a young age. The tradition, the family atmosphere, and of course, the excitement of the throws and sounds. Never experienced? Let’s get you ready for next year to be prepared for the “Boom Boom”. What is the Boom Boom? It is the joyous sounds … Continue reading The Boom Boom: Mardi Gras in Mobile Alabama

Longtime owner of Mother Finest Convenience Store, located at 450 Houston Street, Mobile, Alabama tragically robbed and shot in the back, left paralyzed from the waist down.

  Grover Stewart We are fundraising for Grover Stewart, known as “Boy Dog,” in the community. Grover is a longtime owner of Mother Finest Convenience Store, located at 450 Houston Street, Mobile, Alabama. On September 15, 2022, he was tragically robbed and shot in the back, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. He is currently recovering at a local hospital, and his recovery … Continue reading Longtime owner of Mother Finest Convenience Store, located at 450 Houston Street, Mobile, Alabama tragically robbed and shot in the back, left paralyzed from the waist down.

Black female fire fighter Mobile Alabama

Ann Williams Mobile Alabama’s First Black Female Firefighter

By Jessica Rabbit Becoming A Fire Fighter Jessica: When did you decide to become a Fire Fighter?Ann: 1993Jessica: What or who inspired you to join this male dominated field? Ann: My dearest friend Angela Young suggested we go sign up.Jessica: How many years have you been a fire fighter now?Ann: I’ve been working as a firefighter for 27 years. Jessica: Was it hard in the … Continue reading Ann Williams Mobile Alabama’s First Black Female Firefighter