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Is Your Cinema Snack a Rat Trap in Disguise?

The year is almost over, but 2023 keeps giving like an overzealous aunt who won’t quit! So, a teen got more than the price of admission during movie night at the AMC Theatre.  And no, this isn’t your usual jump-scare or sticky floors.  Nope, Ayden, the popcorn-loving patron, reached into his bucket for a handful … Read more

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Is it Finally Train Time?

Here’s the latest on the Gulf Coast rail saga… After what feels like an eon of bureaucratic ping-pong, Mayor Stimpson’s office finally flung the lease to Amtrak for a downtown train stop.  That ticks off the last box in a paperwork marathon that might just end with actual trains running between Mobile and the Big … Read more

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Mobile Goes Electric: Not Trashy, Just Flashy!

Our city is now the proud owner of Alabama’s first-ever electric garbage truck!  That makes us eco-friendly trailblazers, right?  Yup, Mobile’s not just about the rich history and Southern charm, folks;  We’re zooming into the future with a commitment to sustainability! This might look like a small step, but it proves that we’re a forward-thinking … Read more

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Tee-rrific Times Ahead with TopGolf’s New Spot

TopGolf is putting the final touches on their new spot in McGowin Park.  And the place is shaping up quite nicely!  They’ve got a team lined up and ready, but if you’re interested, there’s still a chance to jump aboard.  So, when is it going to open?  They are being a tad secretive about the … Read more

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Speak Up, Mobile Strollers and Bikers!

Ever strolled or cycled around town and thought, “Hmm, this spot could use a little love…”?  Well, now’s your chance to voice those suggestions.  The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC) is on a mission to make our streets friendlier for walkers and bikers.  And yes, they want to hear from us.  Fill up the … Read more

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Divin’ Deep into Dixie’s Dishes

Remember when Guy Fieri zipped into Alabama with that flashy red convertible of his?  Well, the tasty results are finally hitting our screens!  Mobile’s about to shine bright on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”  Front and center? The Noble South! This joint’s flipping the script on Southern cuisine.  In fact, it’s first on our list of … Read more

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Alabama Fishermen Caught the Motherlode Marlin

Hey there, angler!  You think your weekend fishing trip was epic?  Well, a group of Alabama fishermen might just have you beat, and then some.  They hauled in an impressive 1,145.6-pound blue marlin!  Yup, we thought it was a baby whale at first, too!  These dudes stopped by the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club in … Read more

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From Legal Eagles to Livin’ Large at Riverview

Ever passed by the Riverview Plaza Office Building and thought, “Hey, that would make a cool apartment?”  Well, guess what — Your Downtown daydream is coming true!  Gavin Bender, a savvy real estate magician, is flipping the script.  Goodbye, stuffy law offices, and hello, hipster living.  The same building that was once filled with the … Read more

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Mobile’s Flight Plan Hits a Small Turbulence

Governor Ivey swung by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s “Forum Alabama” recently.  This time, the spotlight was on the Mobile International Airport project and all the potential it holds for our area.  Remember when we heard that the new terminal was set to open its doors by the end of 2024? Yeah, about that… There’s … Read more

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Who Needs Roads? Asheville Pair Takes the River Route

A guy from East Asheville named Clark Glenn just put a wacky twist on family bonding.  This river aficionado and his sidekick son, Taber, decided to go on a journey from Asheville to Mobile — By river.  Yup, they “Huck-Finned” their way, using everything from a canoe to a jon boat! So, what prompted this … Read more