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New Mobile River Bridge advancing, debate begins on its name
🌉 MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE UPDATE: The much-anticipated Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project continues to move forward thanks to the approval of the project’s financing plan by the Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority last week.
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Amtrak Mardi Gras Service hits 150,000 passengers in first year, doubling expectations
In just one year, the Amtrak Mardi Gras train between Mobile and New Orleans more than DOUBLED what anyone expected. 🚂🎉 Here’s how this route became one of Amtrak’s biggest success stories.
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14 cool Mobile Bay weekend events: Tiki Week, Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Musical’ live + more (Aug. 21-23)
🌴 WEEKEND EVENTS: Check out a list we put together of 14 fun ways to spend your weekend around the Mobile Bay area!
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4 new beauty and grooming spots open in Baldwin County
💇 NEW SALONS ALERT: Four new salons and studios just opened their doors — including a skincare sanctuary, a barber shop and a blowout bar. Here’s where to book.
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Baldwin County high school football 2026: Full schedules for Daphne, Fairhope, Foley + more
🏈 BALDWIN COUNTY FOOTBALL 2026: Here are the full schedules for all 12 Baldwin County teams, from Daphne to Bayshore Christian.
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The Grand Hotel voted top 3 in pair of USA Today’s 10Best categories
🌟 THE GRAND HOTEL: The popular destination in Point Clear has been recognized once again in the annual USA Today 10Best awards.
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Alabama Coastal Cleanup returns to Mobile, Baldwin counties Sept. 19: How to get involved
🌊 GET OUT AND CLEAN UP: Volunteers are needed across 33 zones in Mobile, Baldwin + Escambia counties for the 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 19!
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2.5% pension raise for Mobile’s retired firefighters, police officers to take effect Oct. 1
👩🚒 RETIRED FIRST RESPONDERS’ RAISES: The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for retired police officers and firefighters was approved during last week’s Mobile City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and will go into effect on Oct. 1.
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Guncles nominated for USA Today’s Best Gluten Free Bakery for the third time: How to vote
🍪 VOTE NOW: Mobile’s Guncles Gluten Free is nominated for USA Today’s Best Gluten Free Bakery, chasing a fourth national win. Voting closes September 14.
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Tolstoy Park hermit hut set to move to new nature preserve in Fairhope
🏡 FAIRHOPE LANDMARK ON THE MOVE: The historic Tolstoy Park hermit hut has hit its $369K fundraising goal, and the city council will consider a mover this month.
