We’ve all heard of Gulf Distributing, one of the most reputable beverage distributors in the South. Well, it intends to move its operations from Moffett Rd to Downtown Mobile. Maybe folks will get their drinks at the bar even faster! Jokes aside, the company will revamp the former Press-Register Building at 401 N Water Street. … Read more
Officials in Mobile have committed to expediting the annexation process. This could result in a vote by the general public in March deciding whether or not the Port City would add 26,000 additional residents. The outcome of the vote, which would take place during a special election sometime following the city’s Mardi Gras festival, will … Read more
The Mobile city council has been debating a dispensary ordinance for medical marijuana for weeks. Some folks voiced their fears for the future of the city at the last meeting. Councilman Ben Reynolds, realizing there were still concerns to be answered, filed a last-minute motion to postpone the vote until February. For starters, it has … Read more
The first commercial flight from Mobile International Airport is scheduled for 2025. One of the most significant milestones toward this goal is the construction of the airport’s terminal and parking garage. The new airport is not just a massive opportunity; because of its ideal placement, it will also be more accessible and competitive. The Mobile … Read more
Getting to school on foot is second nature for many kids because they do it every day. Gunnar Chester, a third-grader at Rockwell Elementary, has overcome a great deal in his young life, but last week was his first time doing something like that. At the age of ten months, Gunnar underwent his first amputation. … Read more
Many downtown Mobile stores reported a solid Black Friday turnout even amid this inflation. ‘Small Business Saturday’ helped even more. People were encouraged to patronize their neighborhood shops and other independent enterprises. The vitality of a community depends on its small businesses, which also happen to offer fantastic retail experiences. Folks were seen strolling through … Read more
For many folks, the Christmas tree is the central symbol of the holiday. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a sparkling fir. Mobile’s Pathway Church is assisting people in their search for the ideal Christmas tree while also providing aid to underprivileged kids throughout the world. The program is called Buy a Tree, Change a … Read more
Coyote sightings have been a problem for the past few years in Mobile. They’re not exactly the friendliest animals around. Almost 550 people are part of a Nextdoor app community called “Coyote Watch.” Over 115 sightings have been reported to this social media group, with the vast majority occurring in the Spring Valley and Springhill … Read more
When the once-mighty Mississippi River was reduced to a trickle, many long-lost treasures emerged. One such treasure is the Diamond Lady, an old casino boat. Captain William Lozier, President of Memphis Riverboats, says the Diamond Lady set sail for the first time in the early 90s. A few years later, he said to WMC; it … Read more
Ghosts and ghouls? Nope! Tornadoes. After powerful storms swept through the state’s coastal regions, two small tornadoes with winds of 72 mph or less were reported, one in Theodore and one south of downtown Mobile. Numerous funnel clouds were seen in photos and videos, and surveyors were still searching for signs of tornadoes on Sunday. … Read more
