Why Mobile’s Carnival Season Traditionally Begins on January 6
When does Carnival begin? In Mobile, the answer most locals give is Jan. 6 — Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, the feast marking the visit of the Magi to the Christ…
Mobile Council Weighs Contract Diversity Rule, MoonPie Drop Turnout
Mobile's City Council debated a contractor diversity reporting rule, MoonPie Drop attendance data and a proposed flea market animal sale ban.
Mobile County Deputy Travels to New York to Honor Fallen NYPD Officer
A Mobile County Sheriff's Office deputy traveled to New York in January 2015 to attend the funeral of a slain NYPD officer, citing Katrina-era ties.
Mobile County Magnet Schools Open Applications with January Open Houses
Mobile County opened applications for its seven magnet schools, with weekend open houses giving families a chance to tour campuses and apply.
History Museum Talk to Reveal New Research on Mobile Mardi Gras Founder Joe Cain
A researcher's newly uncovered details about Joe Cain, founder of Mobile's modern Mardi Gras, were set to be shared at a History Museum lecture.
Mobile Police Continue Search for Missing 76-Year-Old Man
Mobile police asked for the publics help locating a 76-year-old man who was reported missing earlier in January and last seen near his apartment.
Hundreds of Unmarked Graves at Old Searcy Hospital in Mount Vernon Slowly Fading From History
A forgotten cemetery on the grounds of the former Searcy Hospital in Mount Vernon holds hundreds of unnamed graves and almost no surviving records.
On Drinks: Signature Cocktails and 40-Year Regulars at T.P. Crockmier’s
For anyone planning an evening in downtown Mobile’s entertainment district, T.P. Crockmier’s at 250 Dauphin Street has quietly built one of the city’s more distinctive drink menus — original cocktails…
GoDaddy Bowl Teams Bring Holiday Cheer to Mobile Children’s Hospital Patients
Football players from the GoDaddy Bowl's Toledo and Arkansas State squads visited young patients at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile.
Giant 154-Pound MoonPie Set to Headline Mobile’s New Year’s Eve Bash
A massive 154-pound MoonPie took center stage at Mobile's downtown New Year's Eve celebration, continuing a beloved coastal Alabama tradition.