By the time the sun crept up over Ladd-Peebles Stadium, a long line of cars had already wrapped around the lot. Some arrived at six in the morning, hoping to get a little relief after weeks of financial pressure from the government shutdown and the delays in SNAP benefits. It had been a tough stretch … Read more
When Steve Chard pushed off from Ontario back in mid-July, he set out with a paddle, a plan, and an appetite for adventure that most people only dream about. One man, one kayak, and a 6,000-mile mission known as the Great Loop. After more than four months on the water, he glided into Mobile with … Read more
Mobile is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve full of sparkle, music, and a dessert so cheerful it practically smiles back at you. The MoonPie Over Mobile celebration unveiled a colorful twist for its biggest tradition, and the buzz kicked in fast. The giant MoonPie — the one that gets sliced on stage every … Read more
Downtown Mobile is getting a refresh, and the changes are hard to miss. Crews have started removing traffic lights that drivers have passed through for years, loading them onto trucks and clearing the way for a very different rhythm on downtown streets. The shift creates an entirely new flow for locals who cruise through the … Read more
Impact100 Mobile’s Annual Meeting delivered the kind of energy that fills a room before anyone even picks up a ballot. The group’s members, gathered to celebrate another year of collective giving, cast their votes and sent two standout nonprofits home with $75,000 each. That’s $150,000 flowing straight back into Mobile County, which feels like the … Read more
Mobile’s new mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis, hasn’t wasted time finding his footing. Barely a week into the job, he’s already stepped into one of Alabama’s most complicated debates — the state’s online sales tax. It’s an issue that shaped the later years of former Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s administration and still stirs strong opinions in city halls … Read more
While travelers across the country brace for delays, Mobile Regional Airport seems to be in its own pocket of calm. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a 10% cut in flights nationwide to help relieve stress on air traffic controllers, who are still on the job without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Big cities … Read more
Alabama’s food scene just got a serious nod from one of the most respected culinary voices in the world. The Michelin Guide, famous for its little stars and big opinions, released its first-ever American South edition. Out of 228 restaurants recognized across six states, fifteen came from right here in Alabama. The announcement rolled out … Read more
In a city where people keep an eye out for hurricanes and high school football scores, few expected the week’s headline to feature a man in a floral skirt. But that’s exactly what Mobile residents got when deputies arrested 46-year-old Todd Anthony Bond for allegedly snatching packages off porches… while dressed like he’d just stepped … Read more
Downtown Mobile turned into a sea of wagging tails and tiny paws Sunday afternoon as Mo’Bay Beignet hosted its second annual Dachshund on Dauphin event. Cathedral Square, usually known for coffee and conversation, became the city’s most adorable racetrack. Dozens of dachshunds — some dressed to impress, others just happy to be there — stole … Read more
