Dauphin Island Tourism Fell During July 2010 Oil Spill
A 2010 WKRG report documented major holiday-weekend tourism losses on Dauphin Island during the Gulf oil spill.
Mobile Developer Matt Walker Set for Arraignment on Theft Counts
Mobile entrepreneur and real estate developer Matt Walker was scheduled for arraignment on four counts of receiving stolen property, in a case involving antiques allegedly taken from upscale homes whose…
Mobile Filmmakers Roll Overnight at Springhill Cemetery for ‘The Night Shift’
Fighting Owl Films moved into principal photography this month, filming an overnight scene for its supernatural comedy 'The Night Shift' among the headstones of Mobile's Springhill Cemetery.
Demeranville Florist Closes After 121 Years in Downtown Mobile
A downtown Mobile fixture since 1889, Demeranville Florist shut its doors on Memorial Day, ending a family business that began on Bienville Square and outlasted three centuries of the city's…
Bay Sound Marks Record Store Day With Sidewalk Sale and Exclusive Vinyl
Mobile-area record shop Bay Sound is celebrating Record Store Day on April 17 with a dollar sidewalk sale, discounted used vinyl, and limited exclusive releases including a Wilco live box…
Mobile’s Fighting Owl Films Enters Pre-Production on Feature ‘The Night Shift’
Fighting Owl Films, a Mobile-based production company, has moved into pre-production on its feature film “The Night Shift,” with costume fittings and a full cast script read-through now complete. “It’s…
Crescent Theater Debuts $8 Weekend Matinees in Downtown Mobile, Starting With ‘Up in the Air’
The historic Crescent Theater on Dauphin Street is adding 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at $8 a ticket, kicking off the new weekend schedule with the George Clooney film…
Toomey’s Mardi Gras Unveils Mint MoonPie for 2010
Toomey’s Mardi Gras, the downtown Mobile shop known for its Carnival throws and candy, has announced its new MoonPie flavor for 2010: mint. Shop owner Stephen Toomey said the new…
Roussos Restaurant Closed in 2009 After Decades of Gulf Coast Service
Roussos Restaurant closed in 2009 after more than five decades in business, leaving 55 employees seeking work as its owners cited the economic downturn.
Fairhope Deal Website Promoted Local Savings During 2009 Recession
A Fairhope resident launched FrugalFairhope.com in 2009 to connect consumers with coupons, discounted gift certificates and local deals during the recession.