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Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Perspectives Preview: Warrior Legacy Ranch
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In this week on Perspectives, our Eric Reynolds discusses what the Warrior Legacy Ranch in Baldwin County is doing to help veterans along the Gulf Coast. Their mission is to offer military veterans the opportunity to reunite with members of their unit to reconnect in a single location to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. You can watch the episode Saturday morning at 9 AM on FOX10. You can also watch it on our streaming platforms.
Mobile City Council expected to say YES to Amtrak as representatives plan visit to city
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile Council expected to say yes to Amtrak as representatives plan visit to city. "I've been on the commission for over 6 years, the Southern Rail Commission, and it has been, you know, like an EKG, up and down." says David Clark, who is also CEO of "Visit Mobile". And that's a pretty good analogy.
Safe Haven programs for newborns emerge from the Gulf Coast, saving thousands of lives
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - What started as an idea in the Port City in the late 1990s, became a reality, saving thousands of babies across the world. A Secret Safe Place was established in 1998 by former Mobile District Attorney John Tyson Jr., after a number of newborns in the Mobile area were found dead. Either abandoned or in at least one case, drowned in a toilet.
Previewing the Jaguars' 2024 Season - Defense and Special Teams
Along with the seismic change in South Alabama football that was the loss of head coach Kane Wommack to Alabama to be their defensive coordinator, USA also lost its own defensive coordinator, Corey Batoon, to Missouri. Despite significant changes among the offensive staff, new head coach Major Applewhite could guarantee continuity there as he had handled that side of the team for Wommack, but on defense he needed someone that he trusted to run the same successful scheme that Wommack had designed and installed. In that way he was fortunate to Will Windham on speed dial. Windham had been linebacker coach for the Jaguars for Wommack's all three years, but had just left the staff after a shakeup for a similar job at Arkansas State. Young, energetic and well-liked by the players, Windham will now be in charge of the whole show on defense. Young talent abounds, but the loss of six of the seven top tacklers and the players responsible for 21 of the team 27 sacks and 68 of 84 tackles for losses will make this challenging.
Eastern Shore Centre's Girls' Night Out
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Eastern Shore Centre is thrilled to announce its first ever Girls Night Out event, a vibrant evening dedicated to fun, fashion, and fabulous finds. This special event will take place on Tuesday, July 30 from 4PM – 7PM on The Green near California Dreaming. Attendees...
Domke Market To Move, Expand To Amici Trattoria
Domke Market, a West Mobile wine bar and market, will rebrand and expand to become Amici Trattoria, expected to open in mid-August 2024. Amici Trattoria will open in the 4,500-ft2 space formerly occupied by Margaux and The Hungry Owl. Amici combines an Italian Trattoria showcasing Treviso, Italy-based Chef Luigi Tonghini’s authentic Italian cuisine and a wine market featuring more than 400 wines and gourmet items, alongside a wine and craft cocktail bar. The new space features indoor and outdoor dining, as well as private meeting space at 7899 Cottage Hill Road. Amici is currently hiring staff for the kitchen, market, and restaurant. Dining will be available by reservation only for dinner, with plans to expand to lunch and walk-in service within a month of opening. Domke Market is a casual wine market specializing in small-production wines, gourmet products and tasting events currently at 720 Schillinger Rd. South, Suite 8. It is a five-time Lagniappe Nappies Award winner for Best Wine & Gourmet Shop. Amici Trattoria is a partnership between Brooke Goff and Shane McCullough.
2 more defendants named in federal indictment connected to alleged cocaine in child’s backpack
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge has unsealed more of an indictment, identifying two more defendants accused of participating in a drug distribution conspiracy that includes allegations that a mother had cocaine in her child’s backpack. The newly identified defendants are:. Eric Anthony Aguilar, 46, charged with conspiracy...
Building Risk Communication Skills Workshop Announced
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Gulf of Mexico Disaster Preparedness Response Center, Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and University of South Alabama Center of Disaster Healthcare Preparedness are hosting Building Risk Communication Skills on September 10 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The location is the NOAA center at 7344 Zeigler Blvd. in Mobile. The workshop aims to motivate attendees toward action to reduce risk and help them develop new skills to better connect with diverse audiences. It will also allow attendees to practice their new skills, apply them to their own risk communication strategies and collaborate with peers on local risk communication challenges. The organizers said responses to questions during registration will help them customize the training to be reflective of local risk communication issues. For more information, contact Steff Fauver of NOAA at email.
Culture Fest Coming To Africatown Heritage House Tomorrow
Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House at 2465 Winbush St. in Mobile will host a free Culture Fest 2024 on July 27 at 4-8 p.m. Entertainment will include African drumming; choir performances; African folktales; a play; a historical apothecary class; vendors; food trucks; activities for children, such as face painting, African crafts and interactive games; a live community artwork project; free snow cones; and free school supplies for students. “We are so excited to host Culture Fest for the first time,” said Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House manager. “This is an opportunity for the greater Mobile area to visit the Clotilda exhibit, all while getting a glimpse of the rich heritage of Black culture.” For more information, contact Fairley at phone: (251) 206-5268.
Foodie Friday: Wendy's English muffin
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Wendy’s is doubling down on better breakfast with unmatched value and quality on the go. Customers can enjoy a mouthwatering combination of a small Seasoned Potatoes and their choice of either a Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin or a Sausage, Egg & Cheese English Muffin – all for just $3! This combo is a delicious and value-able reason to jump out of bed in the morning!
City of Mobile hosting free Money Moves financial bootcamp Aug. 3
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile is once again bringing local financial experts together to help connect Mobilians to available resources and strengthen their personal finances. Our Office of Supplier Diversity and Community Affairs Department are excited to host another “Money Moves Bootcamp” for interested community members...
Red Clay Strays Discuss the Balance of Hopelessness and Redemption on Their New Album ‘Made by These Moments’ [Exclusive]
Mobile, Alabama-based band The Red Clay Strays made a splash with their debut album Moment of Truth in 2022. Now, after two years of touring and becoming one of the most buzzworthy bands in the land, the band is back with their Dave Cobb-produced sophomore album Made by These Moments.
Lodging group seeks increase in room fee, citing rise in Mobile hotel reservations
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mike Cowart owns three hotels in Downtown Mobile, so you might think he'd be the kind of guy who would embrace Mobile's Tourism Improvement District. But when he stepped up to the podium at the June 25th Mobile City Council meeting, it was anything but a friendly hug.
Daily dose of thunderstorms with seasonal heat
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Happy weekend, Gulf Coast! Our overall weather setup won't change too much from what we had to close out the workweek. Saturday and Sunday will see daytime highs in the low 90s with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms each day. If wet weather doesn't find you, heat index values will range between 100-105.
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