SUMMARY: The cost to demolish the Mobile Civic Center has increased by over $1 million, bringing the total to $5.8 million, still under the original $8 million budget. Key factors for the cost hike include the need for soil stabilization, unexpected asbestos discovered in the structure, and the effort to preserve mosaics in the arena. City leaders recognized these expenses as necessary but manageable. The dirt must sit for 90 days before construction starts, with a new contract for the replacement Civic Center expected to be awarded by late February, aiming for a groundbreaking in March.

The cost to tear down the Mobile Civic Center got $1.3 million more expensive due to unforeseen circumstances, but city officials said it was expected.

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SUMMARY: At the start of the season, St. Michael Catholic was not expected to make a deep playoff run, but the team, led by former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, made it all the way to the semifinals. The program, still young, has a promising future. Rivers was named Senior Bowl Coach of the Year for his leadership. Reflecting on the season, he credited his staff and players for the team’s success. The team has grown significantly, with Rivers’ son, Gunner, playing quarterback. Rivers looks forward to continued success in the upcoming season, despite the uncertainty of future playoff appearances.

It was a historic 2024 season for St. Michael Catholic football. Just a year after the program’s first ever postseason appearance — the Cardinals advanced to the semifinals of the Class 4A state playoffs last month.

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SUMMARY: Chief meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth provides an update on the weather for the Gulf Coast. There’s no rain today, but temperatures remain unseasonably warm. A cold front in northern Alabama is moving north, with another cold front expected tomorrow, bringing a 20% chance of rain. Tonight, a dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of Mississippi, with fog expected to spread into Alabama and Northwest Florida overnight, impacting morning visibility. Temperatures will remain in the 70s, and by Wednesday, a cooler front will bring temperatures down to the 60s, with even cooler weather expected by the weekend.

It has been another warm day on the Gulf Coast with plenty of sunshine. The stage is set for fog to form overnight as a cold front is set to move through late Wednesday .

We will see increasing low clouds as we move through the evening and into the night. Areas of fog are expected to develop with parts of the Gulf Coast now under a dense fog advisory. Overnight lows will reach the mid-50s.

Clouds will slowly increase through the day Wednesday with a couple of pop-up showers for the back half of the day. Highs will reach the middle and upper 70s. A cold front will move through Wednesday night .

Temperatures will cool down with highs in the ’60s for Thursday and Friday. Another cold front will usher in even cooler air for the weekend.
Full Forecast: https://tinyurl.com/49e89rk9

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