How Mobile Became a Home Port for Carnival Cruise Lines
A look back at how Mobile built a cruise industry partnership with Carnival, from a 2001 test run to a full-time home port.
Could Mobile Land a Second Carnival Cruise Ship?
As Mobile prepares for the return of Carnival Cruise Line, an industry analyst says the city could eventually support a second homeported ship.
Carnival, City of Mobile Near Deal to Bring Cruise Ship Back to Port
Mobile's mayor announced the city is finalizing a deal with Carnival Cruise Line to bring a cruise ship back to the Alabama Cruise Terminal.
Why Mobile Landed a Major 2016 Presidential Campaign Stop
Donald Trump's decision to hold a 2016 campaign rally in Mobile has local leaders and political analysts weighing why the Port City was chosen.
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…
SXSW-Bound Bands Make a Mobile Stop at Alchemy Tavern
Several musicians bound for the South by Southwest convention in Austin, Texas, pause in Mobile next month, giving locals a preview of the festival acts without the ten-hour drive west.…
Flaming Lips Bring Sensory Overload to Soul Kitchen
The Flaming Lips bring their famously chaotic live show to the Soul Kitchen in downtown Mobile, with doors at 7:30 p.m. and opener Spaceface starting at 8:30 p.m. Given the…
Where to Grab a Drink During Mobile Mardi Gras
Mobile’s entertainment district fills with revelers every Mardi Gras, and the bars along Dauphin Street are at the center of the celebration. For visitors unfamiliar with downtown, a handful of…
Mobile County Records Reveal How Some Free Blacks Chose Slavery Before the Civil War
Mobile County probate records show several free Black residents petitioned local judges to become enslaved amid rising hostility before the Civil War.
Mobile City Council Reviews Tourism Report, Crime Statistics and Storm Water Contract
Mobile City Council members heard updates on tourism data, citywide crime statistics and a storm water services contract during a Tuesday meeting.