Mobile Rundown Blog

Fairhope Brewing Company, based in Baldwin County and on our list of top Alabama breweries, is expanding its presence with The Wingman, an experimental pop-up tasting room set to open in Downtown Mobile. Remember a bit ago when we wrote this article sharing that Majestic Brewery was closing? Well? The WingMan pop-up tasting room is…

We love coffee shops. In fact, we have an entire article sharing our favorites in town. Yep, that’s a delivery golf cart you’re seeing. Starting on 09/20/23, when you order your coffee online, they’ll deliver it to you (downtown Mobile only!) Don’t worry, YellowHammer Coffee made traffic aware that precious coffee cargo is on board.…

So, it’s been three months since the annexation.  And the decision of those three areas out west to become a part of our wonderful city is proving to be a major win for all of us! Our city officials are about to score a whopping $800,000 bonus.  Makes sense, right?  Next Tuesday, our City Council…

A proposed insurance bill in Alabama could become a game-changer for residents, offering protection during hurricane season.  Chip Brown, a local State Representative from south Mobile County, recently introduced House Bill 8.  The point of this bill is to ensure that Alabama insurance companies provide a 90-day notice before making changes to existing property coverage. …

A group of dedicated community members is joining forces to rejuvenate the Saint Austin Cemetery.  You may have heard of it as the “Forgotten Cemetery.”  Hidden behind a dense thicket of trees, this long-neglected burial ground covers nine sprawling acres and is in dire need of a facelift.  Eddie Irby, President and Founder of the…

Buc-ee’s, famous for their super clean bathrooms, that BBQ, and friendly beaver mascot, is about to break ground just down the road… On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. CDT, they will have a special ceremony to celebrate the beginning of their new place. This is a big deal because it’s the very first…

Lindsey Stallworth, 16, found a 4-foot-long whale skull, around 34 million years old, right on her family’s farm! Fossil hunting had always been a family tradition on the farm, where shark teeth, vertebrae, and shells were like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.  At school, Lindsey’s biology class introduces her to Dr. Drew Gentry, a…

Mobile’s culinary scene just got a spicy twist. After nearly two years of anticipation, we now have our very first shipping container food court — Box Owt.  It just had its soft opening last Thursday.  Located on Dauphin Street between Jackson and Joachim Streets, this food court is a vibrant burst of colors and flavors. …

Mobile’s historic charm remains intact as the Mobile Architectural Review Board decides to keep the beloved historic homes on Contri Street right where they belong.  After months of spirited debates, the verdict is out:  These relics of the past won’t be moving!  The controversy ignited when a local mystics organization, the owner of the homes,…

The Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education has launched its Mobile Resource for Kids — a 36-foot mobile clinic.  This cheerful truck is on a mission to serve children who are deaf or hard of hearing across Alabama, especially those in rural areas.  Behind this endeavor is a team of family educators, pediatric audiologists, and Listening…

The Mobile Area Water & Sewage System (MAWSS) is stepping up its game with an all-new and improved online bill payment service! It’s coming your way on September 25th.  They’re making life a little easier by giving us a slicker, more user-friendly way to handle our water bills.  So, starting on the 25th, all your…