☀️ MOBILE AREA WEEKEND EVENTS: Discover 11 exciting local events happening across Mobile and the Eastern Shore from June 12-14, including the LODA ArtWalk, local markets + community tournaments.
🧸 50 YEARS OF FANTASY ISLAND TOYS: This iconic toy store just refreshed its storefront with original branding in recognition of its 50th year in operation!
⚓️ BIG WIN FOR MOBILE BUSINESS: The Mobile Chamber has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, recognizing its major impact on local infrastructure, small business support, and transit programs.
🏳️🌈 NEW LOCAL SELTZER: Braided River Brewing Company just launched its first-ever canned hard seltzer, Alive with Pride, just in time for Mobile's citywide Pride Month kickoff party.
One local art center is nominated among other popular spots like Niagara Falls and the Staten Island Ferry. See how you can vote it to No. 1!
🦐 SEAFOOD COOK-OFF WINNERS: Auburn’s The Hound won the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf, earning a spot at the national championship in New Orleans.
🌎 The Dauphin Street Vault block party has joined the World Athletics Global Circuit as a Challenger Event, meaning this year's event will attract top-tier competitors and provide ranking pathways for athletes.
🌊 SAFETY FIRST: The National Weather Service has issued high rip current warnings for Alabama + Florida beaches this weekend.
🛂 PASSPORT FAIR: Mobilians will have the opportunity to renew or apply for their U.S. passport more quickly next Wednesday, May 27, at the Passport Fair.
🏝️ Do you think Jonathan Young will win it all on the finale of Survivor 50?