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Mobilians Know How To Shop!

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Many downtown Mobile stores reported a solid Black Friday turnout even amid this inflation.  ‘Small Business Saturday’ helped even more. People were encouraged to patronize their neighborhood shops and other independent enterprises. The vitality of a community depends on its…

Coyote Watch & Saving Manatees

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Coyote sightings have been a problem for the past few years in Mobile. They’re not exactly the friendliest animals around.  Almost 550 people are part of a Nextdoor app community called “Coyote Watch.”  Over 115 sightings have been reported to…

The Diamond Lady Emerges

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When the once-mighty Mississippi River was reduced to a trickle, many long-lost treasures emerged. One such treasure is the Diamond Lady, an old casino boat.  Captain William Lozier, President of Memphis Riverboats, says the Diamond Lady set sail for the…

A Spotlight On Local Ingredients

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James Beard has recognized The Hummingbird Way as a Smart Catch Leader for its commitment to sustainable seafood. This iconic restaurant on George Street serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, like bay shrimp and oysters.  They are particularly famous…

City Texts, Hurricane Ian, and Shrimp

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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…