Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrated the grand opening of Surge — an exciting new entertainment center located next to Target at the Shoppes at Bel Air. Surge is the place to be if you’re looking for an adrenaline rush. They’ve got it all — bowling, sports simulators, laser tag, ninja courses, a … Read more
Calling all shellfish lovers! Get your shucking knives ready because the shellfish-growing waters in Mobile Bay are back in action. That’s right, folks — Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, and Heron Bay are fully operational again. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris just gave us the green light, and foodies couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s been … Read more
Mobile is home to some “snappy” residents. That’s right; we’re talking about alligators! We’ve learned to live with our toothy neighbors, so here are some quick facts and tips to remember so you don’t get on their bad side. Gator Central Alligator sightings are pretty common here in the southeastern corner of the US. They’ve … Read more
Our favorite spiky-haired chef, Guy Fieri, recently graced our city with his fiery presence. The man dove headfirst into a whirlwind of good eats and wild libations. The sightings of Fieri around town had social media buzzing like a beehive. Folks couldn’t contain their excitement as they spitted him popping up at many local joints. … Read more
The Mobile Civic Center is about to undergo a major facelift! The Mobile City Council has just given the green light to Goodwyn Mills Cawood to kick-start the design work for this renovation project. It looks like a flashy new theater and arena are in the works! The plan is to have the partial design … Read more
Sometimes, our city gets a bad rep, but we locals know just how awesome it is. That’s why we’re thrilled that the whole country is acknowledging it, too! Whaddayaknow, Mobile has snagged the number two spot in the USA Today Poll for the top summer vacation destinations in the US for 2023. Our competitive locals … Read more
Just like Gulf Shores has Waterville and Foley has OWA, our county is gearing up to join the waterpark fun with a thrilling addition of our own! The Mobile County Commission has been in serious discussions with an experienced company that knows how to build top-notch waterparks. While the company’s name is still under hush-hush, … Read more
Residents of the Gulf Coast were treated to a late-night spectacle that left them scratching their heads. Don’t worry; it wasn’t an alien invasion or something big toppling over in your garage. The cause of the commotion? None other than a sonic BOOM, courtesy of SpaceX and their adventurous crew. Here is how the local … Read more
Here’s an update on the Amtrak project between New Orleans and Mobile! It looks like we’re getting closer to having a passenger service back in town. After being on hiatus ever since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, countless negotiations, and hard work, officials are optimistic that trains will once again roll along the Gulf Coast this … Read more
Fashion no-nos and stealing hearts weren’t the only crimes committed at Hangout Fest this year. There were quite a few arrests made for felonies and misdemeanors. We don’t want to give it away, but here’s a little table counting the arrests for the venue and surrounding area: OFFENSE Total Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance 109 … Read more
