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Super Bowl Sunday + King Cakes

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Maybe your idea of celebrating Super Bowl Sunday isn’t being stuck in a house party. Well, Mobilians agree with you.  Many went out to catch the game and halftime show (lots of chatter on that) yesterday. There were many restaurants…

Off To RV City, Toll Concerns, & Alcohol Bans

Starting last Friday, Mardi Gras party-goers began arriving Downtown in their RVs. They’re going to be setting up camp in RV City along South Wafer St. for the next month.  The city reports that all of the highly sought-after spots…

That Mardi Gras Tree is Lit…

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At Mardi Gras Park on Saturday night, the City of Mobile performed its yearly Mardi Gras Tree lighting ceremony. The cold sure can’t dampen our spirits and keep us from participating in our yearly customs.  Mayor Sandy Stimpson declares that…

Crawfish and King Cakes

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Things are looking good for job seekers out there.  The job market in Mobile developed dramatically over the last year. This created a need for more workers in the area.  There were 1,342 new jobs generated thanks to projects launched…

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Now Allowed

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The Mobile city council has been debating a dispensary ordinance for medical marijuana for weeks. Some folks voiced their fears for the future of the city at the last meeting.  Councilman Ben Reynolds, realizing there were still concerns to be…

Mobile International Airport Has Begun Construction

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The first commercial flight from Mobile International Airport is scheduled for 2025. One of the most significant milestones toward this goal is the construction of the airport’s terminal and parking garage. The new airport is not just a massive opportunity;…

Inspiration From A Brave 3rd Grader

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Getting to school on foot is second nature for many kids because they do it every day.  Gunnar Chester, a third-grader at Rockwell Elementary, has overcome a great deal in his young life, but last week was his first time…