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Thriving After The Pandemic – 20 New Down Establishments…

You may have observed construction going on in and around downtown. There are many restaurants, bars, and shops gearing up to open their doors.  According to the Downtown Mobile Alliance, the end of 2022 will see the opening of roughly 20 new enterprises.  This is just what we need to form a truly thriving downtown. … Read more

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We Say Goodbye To Carnival & Hello to Pink Meanies

For now, not for good.  On Monday, Mobile will celebrate with Carnival Cruise Line as they send off the cruise ship Ecstasy on what could be their last cruise from the port for at least a year. Banners will be fluttering, and the Azalea Trail Maids will be present to welcome executives from Carnival Cruise … Read more

Beer Fest 2022

This Week’s News – Beer Fest, Budgets, & Church Fires

Hundreds of folks flocked to the LoDa entertainment district and enjoyed the pleasant weather that graced this year’s Beer Fest last October 1st.  The 24th annual Beerfest drew crowds in pursuit of the 39 different beers available across 13 locations. A wristband is your entry into Beerfest, where you can sample brews all night long … Read more

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City Texts, Hurricane Ian, and Shrimp

It’s business as usual as we keep tabs on Hurricane Ian.  There is a margin of error, so the forecast area could end up pretty dry and relatively quiet for much of the period.  Though I wouldn’t be making any grand outdoor plans because we could see significantly greater chances of rain coupled with wind … Read more