Satire

marathons and half-marathons

Running in Alabama: Top Trails and Races

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to explore Alabama’s energized running scene!  Alabama isn’t just about sweet tea and football — it’s also a runner’s paradise.  Get ready to sprint through some of the state’s most iconic trails… Or take part in races where the community buzz is as energizing as the competition.  … Read more

meanwhile in the bayou credit Emily Rowell Bullock

Our Favorite Mobile Memes

Bookmark this page! We’ll add our favorite memes to the top that we see local folks create around town. Feel free to tag #MobileRundown on your meme for a chance to get featured!

ALDOT sign3 say yeahhhh

Truckers Beware: That Bankhead Tunnel Traffic Might Get’cha!

Have you seen this guy? We did a double-take and had to get a closer look. He’s outside of the ALDOT office off I-65, just north of Moffett Road. Just watching over the roads like Big Brother. We finally know who is behind those create signs on the Bankhead Tunnel! We’ve been wondering… ALDOT guy … Read more

free driving lessons for all citizens due to roundabout installations -- breaking news

Free Driving Lessons For Citizens Due to Roundabout Confusion

In a shocking move by city officials, it was announced that all Mobile city citizens would receive free driving lessons. The reason?  The city has decided to install mega amounts of roundabouts throughout the town (here are the latest projects).   Citizens were quoted saying things like, “what is that?” and “do I drive over it?” … Read more

bienville square fountain stolen mobile alabama

Bienville Square Fountain Stolen?

The fountain is getting restored and was removed in 2021. It was only supposed to take a few months. Here we are in 2023. Still no fountain. A local source* took this completely unverified picture. It looks like one of those spy weather balloons may have taken it! More on that in a moment… But … Read more

crichton mobile leprechaun where da gold at

We Found the Gold! (Thanks to the Crichton Leprechaun)

Ok, so you know the gold we’re talking about.  It’s the gold the Chrichton Leprechaun had up in the tree in 2006. If, for some reason, you’re giving this screen a blank stare, refer back to this article that gives details about the famous Mobile, Alabama, Leprechaun. It even has its own Wikipedia page. Let’s … Read more

giant cannon taking over midtown mobile alabama could cause major threat to traffic

City Stands Up to a Growing Threat: Dangerous Midtown Cannon?

The cannon in midtown is iconic Mobile. It’s been there for as long as I can recall. I remember seeing it just past the peanut man as I got my bag (ask any local about the peanut man – they’ll tell you!) That was in the early 90s. The cannon itself has been a midtown … Read more