Tuskegee vs. South Alabama men’s basketball
South Alabama plays Tuskegee in a men’s basketball exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Troy vs. South Alabama football
Troy head coach Neal Brown celebrates the 38-17 win over South Alabama in a NCAA football game Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Troy vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama quarterback Evan Orth (14) celebrates a touchdown against Troy in the first half of a NCAA football game Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
W.S. Neal vs. UMS-Wright football
W.S. Neal tight end Taylor Fountain (8) makes a one-handed catch against UMS-Wright’s Edwin White (1) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Daphne vs. St. Paul’s football
Daphne cornerback Ja’Juan Myles (24) breaks up a pass intended for St. Paul’s wide receiver Kenny Brown (19) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
USA Wall of Honor Unveiling Oct. 25, 2018
University of South Alabama Wall of Honor Unveiling Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Excel vs. St. Michael football
St. Michael’s Grant Murray (11) makes a catch against Excel in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.
St. Paul’s vs. Spanish Fort football
Spanish Fort hosts St. Paul’s in a prep football game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
McGill-Toolen vs. Theodore football
Theodore offensive lineman William Owens (76) and Bobcats celebrate the 15-3 win over McGill-Toolen a prep football game Friday, Oct.12, 2018, in Theodore, Ala.
Alabama State vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama defensive lineman Jordon Beaton (49) drops Alabama State quarterback KHA’Darris Davis (12) in the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.13, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Daphne vs. Fairhope football
Daphne running back Camron Farmer (23) is upended by Fairhope safety Braxton Jordan (1) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/preps@al.com)
Theodore vs. Fairhope football
Fairhope defensive end Wallace (Del) Hagan (26) pushes Theodore quarterback Tyler Underwood (18) out of bounds in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.
Texas State vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama offensive lineman Kevin Haas (76), head coach Steve Campbell and South Alabama defensive lineman William Elliott (54) celebrate the 41-31 win over Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Texas State vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama quarterback Evan Orth (14) reacts to a touchdown pass near the end of the game against Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. South Alabama won, 41-31.
Theodore vs. Davidson football
Theodore wide receiver Zach Workman (2) returns the opening kickoff against Davidson’s Gavin Henn (80) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Texas State vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama offensive lineman Kevin Haas (76), head coach Steve Campbell and South Alabama defensive lineman William Elliott (54) celebrate the 41-31 win over Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Texas State vs. South Alabama football
South Alabama quarterback Evan Orth (14) reacts to a touchdown pass near the end of the game against Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. South Alabama won, 41-31.
Theodore vs. Fairhope football
Fairhope defensive end Wallace (Del) Hagan (26) pushes Theodore quarterback Tyler Underwood (18) out of bounds in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.
Clarke County vs. UMS-Wright football
UMS-Wright free safety Harris Pugh (26) bats a pass away from Clarke County wide receiver NaVontae Johnson (2) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Cooper Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Citronelle vs. LeFLore football
Citronelle defender Daniel Manley (2) brings down LeFlore’s Christopher Holifield (1) by his jersey in the first half of a prep football game on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Marengo vs. St. Luke’s football
St. Luke’s running back Michael Winston (3) celebrates his catch for a two-point conversion against Marengo in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Rollins at Spring Hill Men’s Soccer Sept. 9, 2018
Spring Hill hosts Rollins in a men’s soccer match Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
USA Dr. Carlos Montalvo Sept. 12, 2018
Dr. Carlos Montalvo, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Alabama and director of South’s aerospace systems and technology lab, and students Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Shelby Hall in Mobile, Ala.
Fairhope at Murphy football
Murphy hosts Fairhope in a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/prerps@al.com)
Flight Works Alabama Sept. 12, 2018
A special groundbreaking ceremony is conducted to officially mark the beginning of construction for Flight Works Alabama – Alabama’s premier aerospace education center. Katherine Purdum, a seventh grade student at St. Paul’s, tries out a virtual reality program that will be part of the Flight Works Alabama experience Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, Ala.
Sweet Water at St. Luke’s football
Sweet Water defensive back Grant Vickers (1) dives for St. Luke’s running back JaCorey Jacobs (2) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Baker at Davidson football
Davidson defender Jaylan Harris (44) closes in on Baker quarterback Nicholas Sumerlin (2) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Louisiana Tech at South Alabama football
South Alabama tight end Collier Smith (29) readies for the start of of a NCAA football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Thompson at Foley football
Thompson quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (12) gestures skyward after a touchdown against Foley in the first half of a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, at Ivan Jones Stadium in Foley, Ala.
Thompson at Foley football
Thompson cheerleaders break out rain gear as a brief pregame storm moves through as Foley hosts the Warriors in a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, in Foley, Ala.
Daphne at Spanish Fort football
Spanish Fort defensive lineman Carlos Johnson (90) celebrates the 20-13 win against Daphne in a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
USA Bid Day 2018
University of South Alabama holds its Bid Day on Monday, August 27, 2018, on campus in Mobile, Ala.
UMS-Wright at St. Paul’s football
St. Paul’s hosts UMS-Wright in a prep football game Friday, August 24, 2018, at E.E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Daphne defensive back Christian Williams
Daphne defensive back Christian Williams, an Alabama commit, is pictured before practice Thursday, August 9, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.
First Day Old Shell August 6, 2018
First day of school at Old Shell Road Magnet on Monday, August 36, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Distinguished Young Women National Finals
Indiana’s Aaryan Morrison, facing camera, celebrates being named Distinguished Young Woman of America 2018 during the 61st annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals on Saturday, June 30, at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Saraland cornerback Cordale Flott
Saraland cornerback Cordale Flott practices Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Saraland, Ala. He is a member of AL.com’s A-List of the top senior prospects in the state for 2018 and has committed to LSU.
Jacksonville vs. Mobile baseball
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baserunner John Norwood (22) beats the pickoff throw to Mobile BayBears second baseman Luis Rengifo (9) in a minor league baseball game Friday, July 6, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Jacksonville vs. Mobile baseball
Mobile BayBears mascot “Kookie” joins Ray Weinshenker for a photo before the game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in a minor league baseball game Friday, July 6, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Weinshenker performed the national anthem.
Foley Showdown 7-on-7
McGill-Toolen wide receiver Bo Hightower makes a touchdown catch in the Foley Showdown 7-on-7 event Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex in Foley, Ala.
DYW Oyster Eating Contest June 25, 2018
Distinguished Young Women participants compete in an oyster eating contest at Wintzell’s Oyster House on Monday, June 25, 2018, in downtown Mobile, Ala. New Hampshire representative Lidia Balanovich downs oysters in the timed contest.
Explore Mobile June 3, 2018
Hotshot Ramos,10, of Brewton, Ala., plays in a fire truck on display during Explore Mobile, a block party celebrating local history, attractions and food in the Mobile Bay area, on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Mobile Comic Con 2018
Cosplay characters parade through downtown Mobile, Ala., Saturday, May 26, 2018, during the annual Mobile Comic Con convention.
Mobile Comic Con 2018
Cosplay characters parade through downtown Mobile, Ala., Saturday, May 26, 2018, during the annual Mobile Comic Con convention.
Vigor McGill-Toolen spring football
McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) spins away from Vigor defender Jaquintis Sumners (49) in the first half of a spring prep football game Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Baker Blount spring football
Baker linebacker Javon Beck (33) sacks Blount quarterback Melvin Williams (2) in the first half of a spring prep football game Friday, May 18, 2018, in Eight Mile, Ala.
Spanish Fort Fairhope spring football
Fairhope quarterback Devin Mitchell (10) eludes Spanish Fort defender Ryan Duff (7) in the first half of a spring prep football game Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.
Texas-Arlington South Alabama baseball
Texas-Arlington outfielder Christian Hollie (2) makes a catch at the wall for an out against South Alabama in a NCAA baseball game Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala. (
Gordo Mobile Christian prep baseball playoffs
Mobile Christian’s Ethan Hearn (6), left, scores on a walk against Gordo in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Theodore LeFlore spring football
LeFlore defenders Aaron Emanuel (26) and JaCobi Doss (35) wrap up Theodore running back Jimmy Haywood (26) in a spring football game Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Calera St. Paul’s prep baseball playoffs
St. Paul’s pitcher Rhein Farnell (5) celebrates the 6-5 win over Calera in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Helena Spanish Fort prep baseball playoffs
Spanish Fort outfielder Conner Hegan (17) hits the wall going after a double by Helena’s Colton Hood (6) in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, May 4, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Ariton St. Luke’s prep baseball playoffs
Ariton catcher Russell Carroll (10) tags out Chase Jordan (9) of St. Luke’s in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, May 4, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Spanish Fort football spring practice
Spanish Fort returning offensive linemen, l-r, Nathan Brown, Gage Grayson, Chris Tuberville, Hunter Freeman and Brady Wilson are pictured before a spring football practice Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Spanish Fort Daphne prep softball
Daphne’s Avery Croom (3) and the Trojans host Spanish Fort in a prep softball area tournament game Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.
Saraland linebacker Larson Hall
Rising Saraland senior linebacker Larson Hall’s football future looked bleak late last fall after suffering a lacerated arm in a rare hunting accident. However, Hall was back on the field this week as the Spartans began spring training Monday, April 30, 2018, in Saraland, Ala.
Headland St. Paul’s prep baseball playoffs
St. Paul’s pitcher Jake Holifield (13) celebrates the 8-4 win over Headland in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Arkansas State South Alabama baseball
Arkansas State’s Andrew Leggo (7) makes a catch for an out against South Alabama in a NCAA baseball game Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
Headland St. Paul’s prep baseball playoffs
St. Paul’s shortstop Myles White (17) dives for the ball against Headland in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 27, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
McGill-Toolen St. Paul’s girls prep soccer
Brittany Sharpe (15) of St. Paul’s and McGill-Toolen’s Keilana Hyke (10) compete in the first half of a girls prep soccer game Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at E. E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
AHSAA state tennis championships (7A & 4A-5A)
McGill-Toolen’s Hallett Green competes in a singles match during the opening day of the AHSAA state tennis championships (7A & 4A-5A) on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala.
Trinity Presbyterian UMS-Wright prep baseball playoffs
UMS-Wright’s Richard Brinson (5) reacts to the 3-0 loss toTrinity Presbyterian in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Zion Chapel St. Luke’s prep baseball playoffs
Bryce Eddington (23) of St. Luke’s steals second base against Zion Chapel in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
USA MCI CometChip April 20, 2018
Dr. Robert Sobol holds a CometChip at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute on Friday, April 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Trinity Presbyterian UMS-Wright prep baseball playoffs
UMS-Wright’s Will Chapman (14) celebrates after a double against Trinity Presbyterian batter in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
PETA event in Mobile, Ala., April 19, 2018
PETA event in downtown Mobile, Ala, Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Fairhope McGill-Toolen prep baseball
Fairhope outfielder Trevor Wells (10) leaps for a catch against McGill-Toolen during a prep baseball area game at the Lipscomb Complex on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Faith Academy St. Paul’s prep baseball
Faith Academy’s Reece Ewing (14) scores against St. Paul’s in Game 2 of a prep baseball area series Friday, April 13, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Mobile Christian Cottage Hill Christian prep baseball
Cottage Hill Christian catcher Ryan Sweatt (12) tags out Mobile Christian’s Trent Avery (11) at home in a prep baseball game Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Pensacola Blue Wahoos Mobile BayBears
Mobile BayBears outfielder Zach Gibbons (14) leaps for the ball for an out against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in Game 1 of a doubleheader Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Challenge of Champions Track and Field Meet
McGill-Toolen’s Graham Collins competes in the high jump during the 26th annual Mobile Challenge of Champions Track and Field Meet on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Paul’s E.E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
South Alabama football scrimmage
South Alabama wide receiver Davyn Flenord (18) attempts a one-handed catch during a scrimmage Friday, April 6, 2018, on campus in Mobile, Ala.
Faith Academy Theodore prep baseball
Faith Academy’s Parker Mills (2) triples and drives in three runs against Theodore in a prep baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Theodore, Ala.
Appalachian State South Alabama baseball
South Alabama pitcher Tyler Carr (23) tags out Appalachian State’s Drew Beck (13) at home in Game 1 of a NCAA baseball doubleheader Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
St. Paul’s Saraland prep baseball
Myles White (17) of St. Paul’s is hit by a pitch against Saraland in a prep baseball game Friday, March 30, 2018, in Saraland, Ala.
K.D. Floyd of St. Luke’s
K.D. Floyd of St. Luke’s plays football, basketball and runs track and is a candidate for the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship award. He is pictured Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Northridge St. Paul’s boys prep soccer
Robert Brown (15) of St. Paul’s competes against Northridge’s Joey Walker (17) in a boys prep soccer game Saturday, March 24, 2018, at E. E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet
Michael Prince of Mobile Christian competes in the shot put during the 16th annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala.
Spanish Fort UMS-Wright prep baseball
Spanish Fort outfielder Conner Hegan (17) makes a catch for an out and avoids a collision with outfielder Pearson Cockrell (1) in a prep baseball game Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.
Georgia-Pacific March 20, 2018
Georgia-Pacific for Business Alabama magazine on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Brewton, Ala.
St. Baldrick’s for Aiden 2018
St. Baldrick’s for Aiden is held at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
South Alabama football practice and scrimmage
South Alabama wide receiver Jamarius Way (3) makes a diving one-handed catch as the Jags go though a practice and scrimmage Saturday, March 17, 2018, on campus in Mobile, Ala.
Louisiana-Monroe South Alabama baseball
South Alabama infielder Brendan Donovan (11) steals second base against Louisiana-Monroe in Game 1 of a NCAA baseball doubleheader Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
USA Match Day 2018
A Match Day ceremony is held for University of South Alabama medical students Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Mobile Convention Center in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Daphne Spanish Fort prep baseball
Daphne’s JaJuan Myles (31) slides underneath the tag of Spanish Fort third baseman Sam Hoover (25) in a prep baseball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Daphne Spanish Fort prep softball
Spanish Fort outfielder Cameron Cox (27) makes a diving catch for an out against Daphne in a prep softball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Touch a Truck March 10, 2018
Touch a Truck on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
St. Paul’s Relays
Zachary Carmichael of St. Paul’s, right, competes in the 110m hurdles during the St. Paul’s Relays on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Keaton Krebs
Robertsdale’s Keaton Krebs (25) returns to the Bears’ home field Tuesday, March 6, 2018, for a prep baseball game against Satsuma. Keaton was diagnosed with leukemia last season.
Cool Spaces
Schley Rutherford’s painstakingly renovated DeTonti Square home, which was built in 1857, will be on the Celebrate Historic Mobile Living Spaces tour Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10.
David Johnson March 2, 2018
David Johnson, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of South Alabama, is pictured with Moulton Tower in the background Friday, March 2, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Brittney Highland Feb. 28, 2018
Brittney Highland in the USA Archaeology Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Officer Justin Billa Funeral Service Feb. 27, 2018
The funeral service for Mobile police officer Justin Billa is held at Cottage Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Auburn South Alabama baseball
South Alabama outfielder Michael Sandle (25) makes a diving catch Auburn in a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
Borchert and Huang Feb. 26, 2018
University of South Alabama professors Glen Borchert and Jingshan Huang on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Spanish Fort McGill-Toolen Prep Baseball Feb. 24, 2018
McGill-Toolen outfielder Gage Ragona (12) makes a catch for an out against Spanish Fort in the BayBears High School Baseball Classic on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Southern Mississippi South Alabama Baseball Feb. 20, 2018
Southern Mississippi infielder Luke Reynolds (23) gestures at home plate after hitting a home run against South Alabama in a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)
McGill-Toolen Mobile Christian Softball Feb. 20, 2018
Mobile Christian’s Avery Williams (44) is hit in the head by a pitch against McGill-Toolen in a prep softball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
MAMGA Mammoth Parade Feb. 13, 2018
The MAMGA Mammoth Parade rolls Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Mystics of Time Feb. 12, 2018
The Mystics of Time and their fire-breathing dragons roll through downtown Mobile, Ala., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
Joe Cain Procession Feb. 11, 2018
The Joe Cain Procession winds through downtown Mobile, Ala., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.
Class 6A, Area 2 Boys Championship Feb. 10, 2018
Daphne forward Davon McMillian (1) fouls Spanish Fort’s Jackson Burkhalter (23) on a dunk attempt in the first half of the Class 6A, Area 2 boys title game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Maids of Jubilee Feb. 9, 2018
The Maids of Jubilee parade through downtown Fairhope, Ala., during Mardi Gras festivities Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
Alabama South Alabama Softball Feb. 8, 2018
South Alabama infielder Katelyn Gruich (30) reacts to a strikeout against Alabama during a NCAA softball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Jaguar Field in Mobile, Ala.
Fairhope McGill-Toolen Girls Prep Basketball Feb. 7, 2018
McGill-Toolen’s Alex Pierre (24) and Fairhope’s Bailey Keith (33) position for a rebound in the second half of the Class 7A, Area 2 girls tournament at Murphy High School on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Mystics of Ashland Place Feb. 2, 2018
The Mystics of Ashland Place process along Lanier Avenue on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Mobile, Ala. The preschool program at Ashland Place United Methodist Church has put on the parade since 1980.
Apollo’s Mystic Ladies Feb. 2, 2018
Apollo’s Mystic Ladies parade Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.
Cool Spaces Jan. 31, 2018
Jasyn Fowler and Jamie Avera live in one of the most festively decorated houses on Lafayette Street in midtown Mobile, from their 12-foot Mardi Gras tree to the beads hung on their white picket fence. Mardi Gras is “one of the things we love about Mobile,” Jasyn says. “We live lives very few people in the world can understand.” Photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.
Baker Alma Bryant Prep Basketball Jan. 30, 2018
Baker forward Patrick Robinson (32) fouls Alma Bryant’s Jordan Greene (3) in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Irvington, Ala.
Senior Bowl Jan. 27, 2018
South Squad wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith of Central Florida (4) celebrates after his touchdown in the first half of the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Mardi Gras Conde Cavaliers Jan. 26, 2018
The University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching bAnd performs as the Conde Cavaliers kick off Mardi Gras in downtown Mobile, Ala., on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Appalachian State South Alabama Basketball Jan. 20, 2018
Appalachian State forward Tyrell Johnson (32) fouls South Alabama guard Rodrick Sikes (14) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala.
USA MCI Kilborn Clinic Grand Opening Jan. 19, 2018
USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Kilborn Clinic grand opening Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.
Murphy McGill-Toolen Prep Basketball Jan. 12, 2018
McGill-Toolen’s Matthew Russ (10) goes in for a shot against Murphy forward Michael Jefferson (23) in the second half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.
Downtown Mobile in Teal Jan. 12, 2018
Downtown Mobile, Ala, is awash in teal for ovarian cancer awareness Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Baldwin County Daphne Prep Basketball Jan. 09, 2018
Daphne center Quincy Scott (34) and Baldwin County center Deimarkus Sewel (12) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.
Gulf Coast Holiday Classic: Spanish Fort Faith Academy Dec. 28, 2017
Spanish Fort’s Markel Bee (13) is called for an offensive foul against Faith Academy’s Kaleb Jackson (5) in the first half of a prep basketball game during the Gulf Coast Holiday Classic on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Ala.
Dollar General Bowl Dec. 23, 2017
Appalachian State wide receiver Dante Jones (13) kisses the championship trophy after the 34-0 win over Toledo in the Dollar General Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Mobile Christian St. Paul’s Boys Prep Basketball Dec. 15, 2017
John Rubisch (14) of St. Paul’s and Mobile Christian forward Jeffrey Griffin (22) set up for a rebound in the first half of a boys prep basketball game Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Faith Academy Daphne Boys Prep Basketball Dec. 12, 2017
Daphne forward Jacob Williams (23) looks to pass the ball against Faith Academy’s Ben Cook (20) and Logan Foutz (11) in the first half of a boys prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
Saraland Spanish Fort Prep Basketball Dec. 5, 2017
Spanish Fort’s Jeric Packer (1) hangs on the rim after attempting a dunk against Saraland in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Saraland Spanish Fort Prep Basketball Dec. 5, 2017
Spanish Fort’s Jeric Packer (1) hangs on the rim after attempting a dunk against Saraland in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Cool Spaces: Serda Brewing
A sampler of initial Serda Brewing beers is shown Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in downtown Mobile, Ala. The offerings are based on classic German beer styles.
USA Student Murdoch Newton Campbell Dec. 1, 2017
University of South Alabama student Murdoch Newton Campbell is pictured Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, on campus in Mobile, Ala. The 84-year-old will graduate with a bachelor’s degree Dec. 9.
Lights of Love Nov. 28, 2017
USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital holds Lights of Love, an annual tree-lighting ceremony, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Football: Tyler Kendall of St. Paul’s Nov. 27, 2017
St. Paul’s nose guard Tyler Kendall is pictured before practice Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Goshen St. Luke’s Prep Football Nov. 24, 2017
St. Luke’s running back Michael Winston (3) goes in for a touchdown against Goshen in the first half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Theodore High School on Theodore, Ala.
Bibb County UMS-Wright Prep Football Nov. 24, 2017
UMS-Wright’s Symon Smith (20) blocks the punt of Bibb County’s TyQuan Anderson-Bennett (18) in the second half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Cooper Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Blount Williamson Prep Basketball Nov. 21, 2017
Williamson’s Nathaniel Mason (24) and Blount’s Eric Williams (10) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Gordo Mobile Christian Prep Football Nov. 17, 2017
Mobile Christian’s Ethan Hearn (32) celebrates his touchdown against Gordo in the first half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Auburn McGill-Toolen Prep Football Nov. 17, 2017
McGill-Toolen defensive lineman LeDarrius Cox (55) sacks Auburn quarterback Brooks Fuller (14) in the second half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Tyler Brandon Performs Composition-Thesis Nov. 15, 2017
University of South Alabama student Tyler Brandon performs composition-thesis at Moulton Tower in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell)
Mobile South Alabama Basketball Nov. 13, 2017
South Alabama guard Jordan Andrews (25) goes in for a shot against Mobile’s Ricardo Greaves (40) in the first half of a college basketball game Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala.
Arkansas State South Alabama Football Nov. 11, 2017
South Alabama running back Tra Minter (32) celebrates his touchdown against Arkansas State in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Arkansas State South Alabama Football Nov. 11, 2017
South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (1) reacts to a defensive play against Arkansas State in the first half of NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Veterans Day Parade Nov. 10, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard members and their families march in Mobile’s Veterans Day Parade as it rolls through downtown streets Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.
New Brockton St. Luke’s Prep Football Nov. 10, 2017
St. Luke’s quarterback Jermaine Brown (1) celebrates after St. Luke’s running back John Neutze (6) scores a touchdown against New Brockton in the first half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Baker High School in Mobile, Ala.
Jeff Davis McGill-Toolen Prep Football Nov. 10, 2017
McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) reacts to throwing a touchdown pass to McGill-Toolen wide receiver Turner McLaughlin (7) against Jeff Davis in the second half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Faith Academy Saraland Prep Basketball Nov. 8, 2017
Saraland’s Tomias Brand (24) dunks against Faith Academy’s Caullin Lacy (4) and Kaleb Jackson (5) in the first half of a boys prep basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at McGill-Toolen in Mobile, Ala.
Christian Pearsall Rhodes Scholar Finalist Nov. 8, 2017
Rhodes Scholar finalist Christian Pearsall is pictured Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the University of South Alabama Honors College in Mobile, Ala. (
Louisiana-Lafayette South Alabama Football Nov. 4, 2017
South Alabama safety Jeremy Reaves (14) trips Louisiana running back Trey Ragas (9) in the second half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Louisiana-Lafayette South Alabama Football Nov. 4, 2017
South Alabama cornerback Tobias Moss (18) upends Louisiana running back Darius Hoggins (23) in the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Democratic Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones campaigns at an outdoor festival Nov. 4, 2017
Democratic Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones greets supporters while campaigning at an outdoor festival in Grove Hill, Alabama, U.S., on November 4, 2017.
McGill-Toolen Fairhope Prep Football Nov. 3, 2017
A pass is off the fingertips of McGill-Toolen wide receiver Zachary Workman (3) in the first half of a prep football game against Fairhope on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala.
Baldwin County Daphne Prep Football Nov. 3, 2017
Daphne linebacker Daniel Taylor (5) celebrates after the 24-3 victory over Baldwin County in a prep football game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
LeFlore Spanish Fort Prep Football Nov. 2, 2017
A pass is out of reach of Spanish Fort’s Jeremiah Hixon (26) as LeFlore’s T Jon Phelion (1) defends in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
USA C&WH Halloween Costume Contest Oct. 31, 2017
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital holds a Halloween costume contest Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Theodore McGill-Toolen Prep Football Oct. 27, 2017
McGill-Toolen defensive back Bryceson Massey (1) tackles Theodore running back Davonte Washington (10) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Theodore McGill-Toolen Prep Football Oct. 27, 2017
Rain starts to fall before McGill-Toolen hosts Theodore in a prep football game Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Louisiana-Monroe South Alabama Football Oct. 21, 2017
South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) is stopped short of the goal line against Louisiana-Monroe in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Louisiana-Monroe South Alabama Football Oct. 21, 2017
South Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, left, and South Alabama head coach Joey Jones celebrate the 33-23 win over Louisiana-Monroe in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Thomasville UMS-Wright Prep Football Oct. 20, 2017
UMS-Wright wide receiver Don (Trey) Gerhardt (3) and UMS-Wright linebacker William (Will) Breland (25) knock a pass away from Thomasville wide receiver Bralen Washington (1) in first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Cooper Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Fairhope Murphy Prep Football Oct. 19, 2017
Murphy quarterback Maurice Robinson (2) reacts to fumbling the ball to Fairhope during the second half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Davidson Fairhope Prep Football Oct. 13, 2017
Fairhope linebacker Peter Ford (20) and Fairhope defensive back John (Gibbs) Sherrell (8) pressure Davidson quarterback Timothy Johnson (9) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala.
Cottage Hill Christian Bayside Academy Prep Football Oct. 13, 2017
Bayside’s Thomas Cicco (16) is tripped by Cottage Hill Christian’s Ja’Dedric Pettaway (26) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
Faith Academy Williamson Prep Football Oct. 12, 2017
Faith Academy’s John Griffin Bell (7) picks off a pass intended for Williamson’s Alexander Scott (3) during the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Hurricane Nate Oct. 9, 2017
Alabama Power crews work after Hurricane Nate on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in western Mobile County, Ala.
Hurricane Nate Oct. 8, 2017
Alabama Power crews work after Hurricane Nate on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, near Dauphin Island, Ala.
Mary G. Montgomery Davidson Prep Football Oct. 6, 2017
Davidson’s Malik Crandle (81) hauls in a touchdown pass against Mary G. Montgomery defensive back Christopher Wallace (30) during the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Jackson St. Paul’s Prep Football Oct. 6, 2017
St. Paul’s head coach Steve Mask celebrates after a touchdown against Jackson during the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at E.E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Blount McGill-Toolen Prep Football Sept. 29, 2017
Blount linebacker Kyle Cass (3) reacts after sacking McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Blount McGill-Toolen Prep Football Sept. 29, 2017
The McGill-Toolen marching band performs before the Yellow Jackets host Blount in a prep football game Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Idaho South Alabama Football Sept. 23, 2017
Idaho defensive back Jalen Hoover (25) chases South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Idaho South Alabama Football Sept. 23, 2017
South Alabama linebacker Bull Barge (8) and South Alabama defensive end Sean Grayer (17) react to the 29-23 loss to Idaho in double overtime during a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Fairhope Daphne Prep Football Sept. 22, 2017
Daphne safety Kaleahl Johnson (9) knocks a pass away from Fairhope running back Cory Edwards (1) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
Theodore Davidson Prep Football Sept. 21, 2017
Davidson defender Cornelius Harris (36) runs down Theodore quarterback Trevor Andrews (14) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
USA MCI 10th Annual GO Run Sept. 16, 2017
University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute hosts the 10th Annual GO Run 5K and one mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, on the USA campus in Mobile, Ala.
USA MCI 10th Annual GO Run Sept. 16, 2017
University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute hosts the 10th Annual GO Run 5K and one mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, on the USA campus in Mobile, Ala.
Alabama A&M South Alabama Football Sept. 16, 2017
Alabama A&M defensive back Jaylon Dorsey (23) upends South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Alabama A&M South Alabama Football Sept. 16, 2017
South Alabama linebacker Bull Barge (8) slams down the team’s sisu hammer as the Jaguars host Alabama A&M in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Saraland Blount Prep Football Sept. 15, 2017
Saraland wide receiver Jakyrus Williams (5) goes into the end zone for a touchdown against Blount in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Eight Mile, Ala.
USA Soccer Hannah Moody Sept. 14, 2017
University of South Alabama freshman soccer player Hannah Moody on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Mary G. Montgomery Murphy Prep Football Sept. 14, 2017
Murphy running back Breland Manley (27) goes in for a touchdown against Mary G. Montgomery in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Oklahoma State South Alabama Football Sept. 8, 2017
Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to the South Alabama sideline and gestures after a touchdown throw in the first half of a NCAA football game Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
B.C. Rain LeFlore Prep Football Sept. 7, 2017
LeFlore quarterback T Jon Phelion (1) gets a pass off under pressure from B.C. Rain’s Kendrell Davis (9) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Bell Ringing Ceremony Sept. 6, 2017
USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital holds a Bell Ringing Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Mobile, Ala. The event celebrates young patients at the end of their cancer treatments.
Spanish Fort Daphne Prep Football Sept. 1, 2017
Spanish Fort celebrates the 8-7 win over Daphne in a prep football game Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
Alma Bryant Murphy Prep Football August 31, 2017
Murphy defensive back Damarion Smith (25) and the Panthers host Alma Bryant in a prep football game Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Daphne Davidson Prep Football August 24, 2017
Daphne’s Christian Williams (4) stiff arms Davidson defender James Atkins (30) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
USA Student Banner August 22, 2017
University of South Alabama student portrait for campus building banner Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
USA Student Banner August 22, 2017
University of South Alabama student portrait for campus building banner Tuesday, August 22, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
USA Student Banner August 21, 2017
University of South Alabama student portrait for campus building banner Monday, August 21, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Football: Andres Fox of Mobile Christian August 3, 2017
Mobile Christian defensive end Andres Fox is pictured after a prep football practice Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Football: Saraland Quarterback Jack West July 27, 2017
Saraland quarterback Jack West is pictured after a preseason prep football practice Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Saraland, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/preps@al.com)
Fonde Elementary July 21, 2017
First day of school at Fonde Elementary on Friday, July 21, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Distinguished Young Women: Finals Night July 1, 2017
District of Columbia’s Skye Bork, left, celebrates after being named Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2017 during the 60th annual Distinguished Young Women National Finals on Saturday, July 1, at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Distinguished Young Women: Oyster Eating Contest June 26, 2017
Distinguished Young Women national finalist Olivia Pelton of Georgia celebrates after consuming 57 raw oysters in five minutes to best eight other contestants in an oyster eating contest at Wintzell’s Oyster House on Monday, June 26, 2017, in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Dew Drop Inn June 7, 2017
The Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Mobile, Ala., for My Rouses Everyday magazine.
Jim Busby June 1, 2017
University of South Alabama Distinguished Alumni Award winner Jim Busby outside the Mitchell College of Business on Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Dr. John Meigs June 1, 2017
University of South Alabama Distinguished Alumni Award winner Dr. John Meigs at Hippocrates Park on Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Bill Barrick May 23, 2017
Cancer survivor Bill Barrick, executive director of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, is pictured Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Theodore, Ala.
C.J. Mosley Football Camp May 20, 2017
Campers work on fundamentals during the third annual C.J. Mosley Get Fit Too Football Camp on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Theodore High School in Theodore, Ala.
Troy South Alabama Baseball May 18, 2017
South Alabama catcher Jared Barnes (28) tags out Troy outfielder Steven Whitaker (7) during a rundown in the third inning of a NCAA baseball game Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
Rehobeth Faith Academy Prep Baseball May 11, 2017
Faith Academy’s Brooks Carlson (28) slides underneath the tag of Rehobeth catcher David Law 92) to score in Game 1 of Class 5A prep baseball playoffs Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Tallassee UMS-Wright Prep Baseball May 6, 2017
UMS-Wright’s Jeb Barber (17) scores against Tallassee in Game 3 during Class 4A prep baseball playoffs Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.
Faith Academy St. Paul’s Girls Prep Soccer May 6, 2017
Faith Academy’s Dreanna Faith Freeland (1) congratulates Gracie East (7) on her goal against St. Paul’s in a Class 4A/5A girls prep soccer playoff game Saturday, May 6, 2017, at E.E. Delaney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Tallassee UMS-Wright Prep Baseball May 5, 2017
UMS-Wright’s Tanner Allen (5) doubles against Tallassee in Game 1 during Class 4A prep baseball playoffs Friday, May 5, 2017, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.
McGill-Toolen Auburn Prep Baseball May 5, 2017
Auburn infielder Rowdy Jordan (24) mishandles a grounder against McGill-Toolen in Game 2 during Class 7A prep baseball playoffs Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Lipscomb Complex in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/preps@al.com)
Murphy Davidson Boys Prep Soccer May 2, 2017
Davidson’s Clairy Kengeye (98) and Murphy’s Adam Thomas (8) compete in the first half of a Class 7A boys prep soccer playoff game Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Sage Park in Mobile, Ala.
Alicia Bedgood May 1, 2017
Cancer survivor Alicia Bedgood is pictured at the Dauphin Island Pier on Monday, May 1, 2017, in Dauphin Island, Ala.
Geneva Bayside Academy Prep Baseball April 28, 2017
Bayside Academy’s Chandler Passons (24) scores against Geneva catcher Tyler Stephenson (2) in Game 1 during Class 3A prep baseball playoffs Friday, April 28, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.
Saraland Opelika Prep Baseball April 22, 2017
Opelika players celebrate the 2-0 win over Saraland in Game 3 during prep baseball playoffs Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Saraland, Ala.
Opelika Saraland Prep Baseball April 21, 2017
Opelika’s Caleb Harrelson (13) scores against Saraland catcher Trenton Brannon (10) in Game 1 during Class 6A prep baseball playoffs Friday, April 21, 2017, in Saraland, Ala.
Mississippi State South Alabama Baseball April 18, 2017
South Alabama catcher Jared Barnes (28) tags out Mississippi State’s Dustin Skelton (8) in the third inning during a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
Coastal Carolina South Alabama Baseball April 14, 2017
South Alabama infielder Drew LaBounty (6) scores in the first inning against Coastal Carolina in a NCAA baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)
Prep Baseball: Stand Up To Cancer April 11, 2017
The Spanish Fort baseball and softball teams hosted the second annual Stand Up To Cancer Night on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, with the baseball team taking on UMS and the softball team hosting Baldwin County. UMS-Wright’s Sam Plash (25) slides underneath the tag of Spanish Fort catcher Colt Steiner (29) to score in the first inning.
Prep Baseball: Stand Up To Cancer April 11, 2017
The Spanish Fort baseball and softball teams hosted the second annual Stand Up To Cancer Night on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, with the baseball team taking on UMS and the softball team hosting Baldwin County. Cancer survivor Shepard Hall, 6, lines up with players for the national anthem before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the game.
Anthony Richardson April 7, 2017
Anthony Richardson portrait Friday, April 6, 2017, in Chickasaw, Ala., for University of South Alabama business incubator feature.
Foley McGill-Toolen Prep Baseball April 4, 2017
A line drive is out of reach of McGill-Toolen second baseman Brady Kuhr (1) in the fourth inning of a prep baseball game against Foley on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Lipscomb Complex in Mobile, Ala.
University of South Alabama Dance Marathon April 1, 2017
The University of South Alabama Dance Marathon is held Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the USA Student Center Ballroom in Mobile, Ala.
Mobile Challenge of Champions April 1, 2017
Pascagoula’s Jailin Cherry competes in the girls high jump during the Invitational Division of the Mobile Challenge of Champions on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at St. Paul’s in Mobile, Ala.
T.R. Miller Mobile Christian Prep Baseball March 31, 2017
T.R. Miller players cast shadows on a fence before a prep baseball game against Mobile Christian on Friday, March 31, in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Soccer: Clairy Kengeye of Davidson March 29, 2017
Davidson’s Clairy Kengeye is pictured after a prep soccer practice Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Sage Park in Mobile, Ala.
Georgia State South Alabama Baseball March 26, 2017
South Alabama’s Brendan Donovan (11) steals second base against Georgia State in the second inning of a NCAA baseball game Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala
Azalea Trail Run March 25, 2017
Participants finish the 40th annual Azalea Trail Run on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet March 22, 2017
Citronelle’s Mickey Reed competes in the shot put during the 15th annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala.
McGill-Toolen Murphy Prep Soccer March 21, 2017
McGill-Toolen’s Chase Mahler (13) scores against Murphy in the first half of a prep soccer game at Sage Park on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Touch a Truck March 18, 2017
Touch a Truck, an event that benefits USA Mitchell Cancer Institute pediatric cancer research and Adoption Rocks, is held Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
USA Drone Certification Class March 15, 2017
Jake Magnin flies a drone at the University of South Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Mobile, Ala. Magnin teaches a commercial remote drone pilot certification class.
Vanessa Reyner South Success Stories March 14, 2017
South Success Stories subject Vanessa Reyner of the VMR Agency. is pictured Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Southeastern Louisiana South Alabama Baseball March 14, 2017
South Alabama shortstop Will Luft (9) dives for the ball as Southeastern Louisiana scores two runs in the third inning during a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Softball: Aspyn Godwin of Daphne March 10, 2017
Daphne’s Aspyn Godwin (00) waits for the start of the game against Mobile Christian in the 18th annual Jubilee Shoutout on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Al Trione Sports Complex in Daphne, Ala.
Alma Bryant Spanish Fort Prep Baseball March 6, 2017
Spanish Fort pitcher Hayden Ellis (8) tags out Alma Bryant’s Tyler Jackson (14) at home plate in the first inning of a prep baseball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Alma Bryant Spanish Fort Prep Baseball March 6, 2017
The right field wall is adorned with a painting of Thad Akins’ jersey as a jersey retirement ceremony is held before Spanish Fort hosts Alma Bryant in a prep baseball game Monday, March 6, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala. Akins, who died in a car accident in January, was the head girls basketball coach and an assistant baseball coach.
Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina March 4, 2017
Shrimp and grits is pictured at Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina on Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Orange Beach, Ala.
Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina March 4, 2017
Executive Chef Bill Briand of Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina is shown Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Orange Beach, Ala.
Auburn UMS-Wright Prep Baseball March 2, 2017
Auburn outfielder Garrett Morris (25) dives for a ball hit by UMS-Wright’s Dalton Goff (3) in the fourth inning of a prep baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.
Mardi Gras: MAMGA Mammoth Parade Feb. 28, 2017
The MAMGA Mammoth Parade rolls along Route B in Mobile, Ala., on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Mardi Gras: Joe Cain Procession Feb. 26, 2017
The Joe Cain Procession advances through downtown Mobile, Ala., during Mardi Gras on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. The Joe Cain Marching Society participates in the procession.
Mardi Gras: Mystics of Time Feb. 25, 2017
The Mystics of Time parade during Mardi Gras on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Mardi Gras: Mystics of Time Feb. 25, 2017
The Mystics of Time parade during Mardi Gras on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Mardi Gras: Krewe of Goats Feb. 25, 2017
The Krewe of Goats parade during Mardi Gras on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Prichard, Ala.
Chris Jett USA C&W Hospital Feb. 23, 2017
Chris Jett, administrator of USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital, is pictured Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Coastal Carolina South Alabama Basketball Feb. 20, 2017
South Alabama guard Shaq Calhoun (0) fouls Coastal Carolina guard Jaylen Shaw (5) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at the Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala.
Prep Soccer: Southern Shootout Feb. 18, 2017
Davidson’s Jonathan Lowell (4) McGill-Toolen’s Kameron Simms (22) compete in the second half of a game during the Southern Shootout prep soccer tournament Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in Mobile, Ala.
Mardi Gras: Apollo’s Mystic Ladies Feb. 17, 2017
The Apollo’s Mystic Ladies parade during Mardi Gras in Daphne, Ala., Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.
USA Jaguar Marching Band Feb. 16, 2017
The University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band leads the Order of Polka Dots parade during Mardi Gras on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in downtown Mobile, Ala.
Prep Basketball: Boys Class 6A Sub-Regional Feb. 14, 2017
Saraland’s Montrez Radcliff (2) fouls Spanish Fort’s Briggs McMullen (32) in the first half of a Class 6A sub-regional boys prep basketball game Monday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Saraland High School in Saraland, Ala.
Prep Basketball: Class 6A, Area 2 Boys Championship Feb. 11, 2017
Spanish Fort’s Trae Barry (23) gestures to the Daphne student section after making a dunk and getting fouled in the first half of the Class 6A, Area 2 boys championship game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at Daphne High School in Daphne, Ala.
Mardi Gras: Conde Cavaliers Feb. 10, 2017
The Conde Cavaliers kick off Mardi Gras in downtown Mobile, Ala., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Prep Basketball: Class 7A, Area 2 Boys Tournament Feb. 8, 2017
Fairhope’s Riley left (24) goes up against Murphy’s Michael Jefferson (42) in the first half of the Class 7A, Area 2 boys tournament Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, Ala.
Chickasaw UMS-Wright Prep Basketball Feb. 2, 2017
UMS-Wright guard Ryan McIlwain (23) pressures Chickasaw guard Deante Sanders (5) in the first half of a prep basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
University of South Alabama’s Sanjeev K. Srivastava Jan. 20, 2017
University of South Alabama researcher Sanjeev K. Srivastava in his lab on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
Reese’s Senior Bowl Jan. 28, 2017
South squad defensive end Jordan Willis of Kansas State (75) strip-sacks the ball form North squad quarterback C.J. Beathard of Iowa (15) in he first half of the 68th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Willis was named the South’s Most Outstanding Player with two strip-sacks in the game.
Murphy McGill-Toolen Prep Basketball Jan. 25, 2017
McGill-Toolen’s Marlon Williams (1) attempts a dunk against Murphy in the first half of a prep basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
LeFlore Spanish Fort Prep Basketball Jan. 14, 2017
Spanish Fort head coach Dru Powell reacts to a technical foul call against the Toros in the first half of a prep basketball game against LeFlore on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
LeFlore Spanish Fort Prep Basketball Jan. 14, 2017
Spanish Fort’s Jeric Packer (14) and Jalen Wayne (5) try to steal the ball from LeFlore’s Keishon Gay (4) in the first half of a prep basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
Faith Academy Vigor Girls Prep Basketball Jan. 13, 2017
Vigor’s RaKira Ruffin (30) pressures Faith Academy’s Khyli Rankins (10) in the first half of a girls prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Prichard, Ala.
Faith Academy Vigor Prep Basketball Jan. 13, 2017
Faith Academy’s Ronald Broughton (23) and Vigor’s Desmond Little (0) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Prichard, Ala.
McGill-Toolen Fairhope Prep Basketball Jan. 10, 2017
Fairhope guard Tevin Brown (2) drives to the basket against McGill-Toolen in the second half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala.
St. Paul’s UMS-Wright Prep Basketball Jan. 6, 2017
St. Paul’s guard Myles White (12) is fouled by UMS-Wright guard Trey Bonham (3) in the second half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
South Success Kelsey Ramirez Jan. 6, 2017
University of South Alabama graduate Kelsey Ramirez, a South Success subject, is pictured at AltaPointe Health Systems on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.
LeFlore Pensacola Prep Basketball Dec. 30, 2016
LeFlore forward DeAntoni Gordon (2) shoots against Pensacola’s Javon Grimsley (25) in the second half of the championship game of the Gulf Coast Holiday Classic at Bishop State on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
McGill-Toolen LeFlore Prep Basketball Dec. 29, 2016
LeFlore forward Tyler Lang (21) and McGill-Toolen forward Oakley Coleman (10) set up for a rebound in the first half of a prep basketball game during the Gulf Coast Holiday Classic at Bishop State on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
Chelsea UMS-Wright Prep Basketball Dec. 27, 2016
Chelsea’s Matthew Marquet (12) guards UMS-Wright’s Ryan McIlwain (23) in the first half of a prep basketball game during the UMS-Wright Christmas Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
USA Graduates Raed Alsulami and Sean Himalstein Dec. 23, 2016
Raed Alsulami, left, and Sean Himalstein are the first two students to graduate from USA’s Hospitality and Tourism Program, which began two years ago. Photo taken Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, on campus at Moulton Bell Tower in Mobile, Ala.
Dollar General Bowl Dec. 23, 2016
Troy head coach Neal Brown is showered near the end of the Dollar General Bowl against Ohio on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Troy won, 28-23.
Dollar General Bowl Dec. 23, 2016
Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) makes a catch against Ohio in the first half of the Dollar General Bowl on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
USA Graduates Raed Alsulami and Sean Himalstein Dec. 23, 2016
Raed Alsulami, left, and Sean Himalstein are the first two students to graduate from USA’s Hospitality and Tourism Program, which began two years ago. Photo taken Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, on campus at Moulton Bell Tower in Mobile, Ala.
Greer’s/AL.com Mardi Gras Parade Dec. 22, 2016
The Greer’s/AL.com Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. Ohio and Troy will square off in the Dollar General Bowl at 7 p.m. CST Friday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Trump Rally in Mobile Dec. 17, 2016
Azalea Trail Maids pose for a photo with President-elect Donald Trump as he returns to Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, during his “Thank You” tour.
McGill-Toolen Spanish Fort Prep Basketball Dec. 6, 2016
Spanish Fort’s Jalen Wayne (5) reacts to making a basket and getting a foul call against McGill-Toolen in the second half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Spanish Fort, Ala.
New Mexico State South Alabama Football Dec. 3, 2016
South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) runs over New Mexico State defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) in the second half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Gordo Mobile Christian Prep Football Nov. 25, 2016
Gordo wide receiver Kevionte Sherron (6) reacts to the 21-14 loss to Mobile Christian in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
Jackson St. Paul’s Prep Football Nov. 18, 2016
Jackson’s William Raybon (75) celebrates the 35-9 win over St. Paul’s in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at E.E. Delaney Memorial Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Celebrate Hope 2016
The 8th Annual Celebrate Hope drew hundreds of supporters to USA Mitchell Cancer Institute on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. Proceeds from the annual gala support cancer research and technology at MCI, with $2.2 million raised over the past seven years.
John White-Spunner Nov. 18, 2016
Over the course of 35 years as head of White-Spunner Construction, John White-Spunner has left a mark on the Mobile, Ala., skyline. Projects that the company has overseen in whole or in part include renovations of the historic Van Antwerp Building, the RSA BankTrust building and the Battle House Hotel, as well as construction of the cruise terminal and interior work on the RSA Tower.
Handley UMS-Wright Prep Football Nov. 11, 2016
UMS-Wright offensive lineman Thomas Woodford Jr. (52) reacts to the loss to Handley in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. Final score: Handley 20, UMS-Wright 14.
Charles Henderson St. Paul’s Prep Football Nov. 4, 2016
St. Paul’s hosts Charles Henderson in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
Auburn Davidson Prep Football Nov. 4, 2016
Davidson safety James Mitchell (33) reacts to the 34-10 loss to Auburn in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Georgia State South Alabama Football Oct. 29, 2016
The South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band performs before the NCAA football game against Georgia State on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Georgia State South Alabama Football Oct. 29, 2016
South Alabama place kicker Gavin Patterson (89) reacts to kicking the game-winning field goal against Georgia State in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Final score: South Alabama 13, Georgia State 10.
Georgia State South Alabama Football Oct. 29, 2016
South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) celebrates the 13-10 win over Georgia State in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Vigor Murphy Prep Football Oct. 27, 2016
Murphy quarterback Maurice Robinson (2) goes in for his second touchdown of the second half of a prep football game against Vigor on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Pedal for Pink Oct. 25, 2016
Pedal for Pink at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
Troy South Alabama Football Oct. 20, 2016
Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) jumps over South Alabama safety Diantae Thomas (3) in the second half of a NCAA football game on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Troy South Alabama Football Oct. 20, 2016
South Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Williams (2) and South Alabama offensive lineman Steven Foster (74) react to the 28-21 loss to Troy in a NCAA football game on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
Vigor St. Paul’s Prep Football Oct. 14, 2016
Vigor wide receiver R. Isaac Smith (12) celebrates the 38-35 win over St. Paul’s in a prep football game Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.
Theodore Murphy Prep Football Oct. 7, 2016
Murphy running back Nicholas Sims (5) pushes away from Theodore defensive back Zye Kee Pruitt (2) in the second half of a prep footba