Anna Meitzler Wins Jackson Forestry Festival Logo Contest
Anna Meitzler won the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's logo design contest for the 44th annual Forestry Festival, set for Nov. 7 in downtown Jackson.
Gulf Shores Sandcastle Ritual Inspires Memoir by Charles Chumley
Longtime Gulf Shores visitor Charles Chumley turned his daily sandcastle-building ritual into a 44-chapter memoir, with all author royalties donated to Family Promise.
Lucy Buffett Recalls Brother Jimmy’s Advice — From Key West to His Final Words
Lucy Buffett shared stories of her brother Jimmy at Mobile's GulfChat, from his advice to move to Key West to the job that led to Hollywood, and his final words…
Thomasville Streaming Fundraiser Raises $3,300 for Local Theaters
Sawyer Knight's weeklong streaming fundraiser has raised more than $3,300 for two theater programs, with Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day taking a pie to the face for the cause.
Finebaum’s Show Turns SEC Talk Into a Guide to South Alabama’s Political Fights
Paul Finebaum's show blended SEC football talk with South Alabama's political fights, touching on Lane Kiffin's Senate buzz, the Kennan ethics case, the Carl-Jones race and more.
Mobile Arts Council Unveils Inaugural MobTown Mural Festival for September
The Mobile Arts Council has announced the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival, a two-day public art event set for Sept. 12-13, 2026, in downtown Mobile.
Foley’s Downtown Lights and Graham Creek Christmas Trail Bring Holiday Magic to Baldwin County
Foley's downtown holiday lights along Laurel Avenue and the illuminated Graham Creek Christmas Trail offer two distinct ways to experience the holidays in Baldwin County this season.
This Week on the Alabama Gulf Coast: Bingo, Live Music, Snakes and Goo Goo Dolls (Aug. 17-23)
Halfway through August, the Alabama Gulf Coast is still packed with things to do, from free bingo at Flora-Bama and a snake encounter at Gulf State Park to the Goo…
South Alabama Comic Con Set to Return to Mobile Convention Center Oct. 3-4
South Alabama Comic Con returns to the Mobile Convention Center Oct. 3-4 with a celebrity guest lineup, cosplay contest, tabletop and video gaming, and vendors.
Mobile Saenger Theatre to Host Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in 2027
The Mobile Saenger Theatre will host The Black Jacket Symphony for a note-for-note tribute to Michael Jackson's Thriller album on Feb. 13, 2027, with tickets going on sale Aug. 27.