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Mayor Cheriogotis Serves Drinks for a Cause at Charity Event

Mayor Cheriogotis Serves Drinks for a Cause at Charity Event

Mobile’s Mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis, swapped his office for a barstool Thursday night as he joined the team at Fairhope Brewing Company for a fun and charitable event.  The Mayor served up drinks at the brewery’s annual Cheers to Charity event, with all tips going toward Feeding the Gulf Coast, an organization dedicated to fighting hunger … Read more

Mobile's Christmas Extravaganza Lights Up the Weekend

Mobile’s Christmas Extravaganza Lights Up the Weekend

The weekend before Christmas is always a prime time to embrace the holiday spirit, and this year, Mobile’s Christmas Extravaganza was the perfect way to get into the festive mood.  Hosted by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department, the event brought the community together for a fun-filled day full of holiday cheer. Toys … Read more

New Funding Brings Energy Relief to Gulf Coast Homes

New Funding Brings Energy Relief to Gulf Coast Homes

A fresh round of state funding is heading to community agencies across Alabama, with a meaningful share set aside for the Mobile area.  The goal is simple and timely: help households lower their energy costs by improving how homes hold heat in winter and stay cool in summer.  As temperatures swing and utility bills rise, … Read more

Mobile’s Waterfront Sets Its Sights on a Bigger Future

Mobile’s Waterfront Sets Its Sights on a Bigger Future

Mobile’s waterfront has always worked hard. Cargo ships glide in and out, cranes move with steady precision, and the port hums with activity that anchors the city’s economy.  Over the last few decades, that working shoreline has quietly taken on a second role.  It now hosts gathering places, green space, cultural landmarks, and front-row views … Read more

South McGregor Avenue Is Back in Action

South McGregor Avenue Is Back in Action

After more than two years of cones, detours, and the constant hum of construction, South McGregor Avenue is officially open again.  Drivers can once again cruise through one of Mobile’s busiest corridors, and the timing feels right. Morning commutes look smoother. Evening drives feel calmer.  And for anyone who spent months rerouting through side streets, … Read more

Mobile Celebrates New Marker Honoring the Pelican Girls

Mobile Celebrates New Marker Honoring the Pelican Girls

A crowd gathered on South Royal Street to welcome a fresh piece of local heritage.  A historic marker honoring the “Pelican Girls” now stands near the History Museum of Mobile and colonial Fort Condé.  The dedication brought families, historians, and curious passersby together to revisit a story from 1704 that helped shape the earliest days … Read more

Griswold Family Truckster Brings Hollywood Laughs to Alabama

Griswold Family Truckster Brings Hollywood Laughs to Alabama

When a faded green station wagon pulls into a parking lot and suddenly everyone reaches for their phone, you know something fun is happening.  A detailed replica of the Family Truckster from “National Lampoon’s Vacation” has been spotted around Southern Alabama, sparking waves, honks, and a surprising amount of nostalgia.  The car belongs to Craig … Read more