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Mobile’s Getting a New Waterfront Development

Check this out. Downtown Mobile is getting a new waterfront development that blends hotels, living spaces, offices, shops, bars, and dining. Pumped! Here’s an overview of the RiverWalk Development: River Walk Plaza is set to be Mobile’s go-to spot for living, working, dining, and waterfront entertainment, nestled in the heart of downtown Mobile. This development … Read more

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Projects Galore!

Here are the top news highlights we saw around the area this week: Starting Tuesday, Claiborne St. between Church and Canal will be closed for two days due to the Civic Center construction. The area will reopen on Thursday at 6 a.m.  The University of South Alabama starts its $200-million medical school project. Funded by … Read more

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Construction, Heroes, and Mardi Gras Prep

Here are the top news highlights we saw around the area this week: Construction on Heroes Plaza, a tribute to the city’s sports legends, has officially started. This $10M project includes statues of famous athletes and upgrades to the downtown waterfront area.  MPD’s Mounted Auxilliary is already training for next year’s Mardi Gras crowd control.  … Read more

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Weekly Roundup: Key Developments Across Alabama

Here are the top 10 news highlights we saw around the area this week: Alabama’s $2.7 billion 1–10 upgrade is still chugging along. Gov. Ivey gets design approval authority to avoid delays.  Mobile County’s dishing out $5 for a bigger med school at USA Whiddon. Aim? More doctors, better healthcare, and an economic boost.  Eric … Read more

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New Restaurant Alert: Tijuana Flats!

Mobile, get ready to get saucy! Tijuana Flats just opened its doors on McGregor Ave, and it’s all about bold flavors and fun times.  We’re adding it to our top Mexican restaurants ASAP. Here’s what makes this place a must-visit:  🚢 Casual Interiors:  Inside, the vibrant USS Hot Sauce mural sails across the wall, bringing … Read more

Big Names Are Coming to Mobile’s 2024 Country Music Festival

Mobile Welcomes New Topgolf Facility

Mobile just got a little cooler with its brand-new Topgolf!  This place is a full-on entertainment hub, complete with food, drinks, and even mini-golf.  If you want to check it out, it’s where the old Hollywood Theatre used to be.  The grand opening was a blast, with officials and locals eager to whack their stresses … Read more

Cammie’s Old Dutch Scoops Up New Location in Fairhope

Cammie’s Old Dutch Scoops Up New Location in Fairhope

Great news for all you ice cream nuts out there!  Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe, a beloved local institution, is spreading its sweet joy to Fairhope.  They’re going to have a brand new location opening this spring.  This marks the third spot for the popular ice cream shop, and we couldn’t be happier to … Read more

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Man’s Slow Cart Getaway Fail

In what might be the slowest getaway in criminal history,  Herman J. McMillian, aged 66, decided to hijack an electric shopping cart from Piggly Wiggly.  The Mobile police were called to track down Herman after he made his daring escape at a breakneck speed of 2.5 mph.  The “excitement” unfolded around 2:30 p.m. on a … Read more

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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Woman?

Back in ‘71, Mobile had its own homegrown myth, kind of like Bigfoot, except way weirder.  Folks were buzzing about seeing some Wolf Woman — a creature with a woman’s face but a wolf’s body.  It was rumored to be lurking around Davis Avenue and Plateau.  The local paper (Press-Register) even ran a story about … Read more

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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