Our very own Mobile Carnival Museum ranks among the more obscure museums in the country. This museum honors Mobile as the originator of our iconic festival, Mardi Gras. It houses historical items like the majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of monarchs. There, you can learn all about the art of costume design and float … Read more
As the 2023 Mardi Gras season comes to a close, we wanted to share some of our favorite photos that came across our social media feed throughout the season. *If you’d like us to look at adding yours to our recap, just add them to our Facebook post, and we might add them! You might … Read more
Maybe your idea of celebrating Super Bowl Sunday isn’t being stuck in a house party. Well, Mobilians agree with you. Many went out to catch the game and halftime show (lots of chatter on that) yesterday. There were many restaurants and bars that hosted their own parties. It was a good time. The Kansas City … Read more
Members of the Conde Cavalier wanted to make sure that no one was left out of the festivities before their parade last Friday night. And they sure did their best sharing the Mardi Gras spirit. CC does its annual ride to five different retirement communities and schools for the disabled. That’s pretty sweet. Augusta Evens … Read more
Starting last Friday, Mardi Gras party-goers began arriving Downtown in their RVs. They’re going to be setting up camp in RV City along South Wafer St. for the next month. The city reports that all of the highly sought-after spots have been reserved. There’s a waiting list for this spot! Everyone is excited about the … Read more
At Mardi Gras Park on Saturday night, the City of Mobile performed its yearly Mardi Gras Tree lighting ceremony. The cold sure can’t dampen our spirits and keep us from participating in our yearly customs. Mayor Sandy Stimpson declares that he is prepared for the season to start. It looks like the rest of us … Read more
Things are looking good for job seekers out there. The job market in Mobile developed dramatically over the last year. This created a need for more workers in the area. There were 1,342 new jobs generated thanks to projects launched by the Mobile Chamber’s Industrial Development Board and Industrial Development Authority. That’s a significant increase … Read more
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
