Sears to Close Its Longstanding Bel Air Mall Store This Fall
Another longtime anchor of Mobile’s retail landscape is on its way out. The Sears store at Bel Air Mall will close by the end of September, ending the iconic brand’s…
Meatless Mondays Bring a Weekly Vegetarian Tasting to The Noble South
The Noble South, the Dauphin Street restaurant that has become a cornerstone of downtown Mobile’s independent dining scene, is drawing attention with its weekly Meatless Mondays series. The event runs…
USA economist Donald Epley says ‘buy local’ could keep $21 billion in Mobile region
Buying local could be worth more than $21 billion a year to the Mobile-area economy, according to a University of South Alabama economist who recently laid out the region’s “importing”…
Suspected Arson Causes $105,000 in Damage at Captain’s Table Restaurant
Fire officials say an early-morning fire deliberately set at a popular Battleship Parkway restaurant caused an estimated $105,000 in damage.
LoDa Bier Garten Adds Exotic Burgers to the Menu
LoDa Bier Garten, a Dauphin Street staple known for its long draft list, is drawing fresh attention with a new lineup of exotic burgers. The bar-and-restaurant in the heart of…
Slide the City Water Slide Event Set for Spanish Fort’s Town Center
Registration opens Monday for the Slide the City water slide event, which will take place on Town Center Drive in Spanish Fort in June.
Former Alabama QB Brodie Croyle Speaks at Central Baldwin Prayer Breakfast
Former Alabama and NFL quarterback Brodie Croyle shared his life story at the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's Prayer Breakfast in Summerdale.
Proposal Would Raise Mobile’s Minimum Wage to $10.10 an Hour
State Rep. Napoleon Bracy's proposal would push Mobile's minimum wage up to $10.10 an hour, well above the current federal floor of $7.25 an hour.
Massive Orange Lift Vessel Spotted on Mobile Bay Draws Curious Onlookers
The VB 10,000, among the largest lift vessels ever built, has been docked in Mobile for repair work and will depart the Port City later this month.
Armed Robbery at Mobile Restaurant Ends With Shot Fired, No Injuries
Mobile police say an armed man robbed a local restaurant and fired a shot on his way out, though thankfully no one was hurt in the evening incident.