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John Sharp
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Journalist, AL.com
Mobile
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especially "last mile" transportation including bicycling.transportation
Content
By John Sharp Verified| AL.com Verified Under sunny skies in Mobile, it was the kind of day Satchel Paige might’ve called perfect for throwing his “submariner, sidearmer, and my bat dodger.” Batting leadoff on Wednesday – high leg kick and all – was a one-ton bronze version of the legendary pitcher himself. Paige’s statue was the first to be installed along the future Hall of Fame Walk on Water Street, a star-studded tribute rising in downtown Mobile.
By John Sharp Verified| AL.com Verified A proposed $60 million water park in Mobile encountered some early pushback on Monday, but its chief advocate says she remains confident in the project, and a city councilman representing the area voiced strong support. Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson and City Councilman Ben Reynolds made their comments after a 2-1 commission vote to advance a non-binding letter of intent for a public-private partnership with the Louisiana-based Leisure Sports and Recreation Group (LSAR).
By John Sharp Verified| AL.com Verified Under sunny skies in Mobile, it was the kind of day Satchel Paige might’ve called perfect for throwing his “submariner, sidearmer, and my bat dodger.” Batting leadoff on Wednesday – high leg kick and all – was a one-ton bronze version of the legendary pitcher himself. Paige’s statue was the first to be installed along the future Hall of Fame Walk on Water Street, a star-studded tribute rising in downtown Mobile.
Company Info
AL.com
AL.com is a prominent digital news platform operated by Alabama Media Group, which is part of Advance Local Media. Alabama Media Group is recognized as one of the most innovative local media companies in the U.S. and is owned by Advance Publications. The group manages several digital brands, including AL.com, the AL Education Lab, and This is Alabama, along with electronic editions of major newspapers in Alabama. AL.com serves as the primary source for local news, sports, and entertainment in Alabama, attracting an average of 11 million monthly users. In addition to news coverage, Alabama Media Group offers digital marketing services, operates a film production group called Advance Originals, and manages national brands like It’s a Southern Thing. The company also produces a variety of newsletters and podcasts, enhancing its engagement with the community. AL.com has received significant accolades, including four Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting the quality of its journalism.
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Founded: 1997