Cheers to fresh starts! The old Saddle Up Saloon is getting a sprightly makeover with a new name, Bar IX. There will be new folks at the helm, though with the same old heart. Greg Loughlin, the former owner, has passed the torch to the vibrant Sarah Brooks, Saddle Up’s head bartender. She’s now stirring … Read more
Our scenic Alabama Gulf Coast isn’t just a beachy paradise; it’s a fantastic movie set, too! And guess what? This Halloween season is getting a classic Stephen King nod. Gulf Coast Media spilled the beans that filmmaker Mike Flanagan is scouring the local scene for extras. He’s kind of a big deal, and he isn’t … Read more
Lifelines Counseling Services is once again rallying all food enthusiasts for the unmissable Bay Area Brunch Fest at Cathedral Square. It’s happening this Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Score tickets to indulge in delightful brunch samplings! These are some of the local eateries that are going to be dishing out their … Read more
Mobile was all set to upgrade its Gulf Coast rail line with a hefty $178.8 million federal grant. Now, it’s slowing down to a grinding halt. Who’s surprised? Let’s face facts. These upgrades could be too close for comfort to the upcoming Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge project. Sure, the Alabama State Port Authority shared … Read more
The high school football rivalry between McGill-Toolen and Murphy is nothing short of legendary. We all know about that cannon that’s been part of the action for 50 years. Update: Read on if you were wondering how cannon painting would happen after the city no longer allows permits for painting the cannon. No permit needed … Read more
In a disgusting turn of events, a grease blockage decided to play a game of “Guess Where I’ll Pop Up” in Mobile Country. And boy, did it choose an inconvenient stage — Spring Hill Ave. It was a nasty 1,500-gallon wastewater overflow, straight from the Mud Olympics playbook. Imagine being one of those unsuspecting workers … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
