FOOD & DRINK
Wawa has set an opening date for its first Alabama store
We now have a date for the grand opening of the first Wawa store in Alabama. Wawa, a gas station-convenience store chain beloved for traits including its grocery selection and its famous made-to-order hoagies, announced two years ago that it was launching a wave of expansion across the Florida Panhandle and central Gulf Coast. Previously it had mainly been an East Coast phenomenon.
The Grounds to host ‘Mobile’s Largest Yard Sale’ next month
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Grounds is set to host Mobile’s Largest Yard Sale next month. It will take place Saturday, April 20, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. YARD SALE LOCATION: Residents are encouraged to get a jumpstart on their spring cleaning and bring their old clothes, decor and whatever else they may be […]
The Mobile, Alabama Leprechaun Is A Must-Watch Every St. Patrick’s Day
"Who else seen the leprechaun say YEEEAHHHH!" In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we thought it was only fitting to revisit one of the greatest viral videos of all time: The Mobile leprechaun. The video first went viral way back in 2006, making it one of the first truly viral videos on the internet. It's a news report from WPMI, a local news station in Mobile. And it's still amazing. Apparently back around St. Patrick's Day 2006, there were numerous reports of a "leprechaun" sighting in the Crichton neighborhood of Mobile. The news crew managed to catch up with the crowd gathered round...
Grassroots effort makes canoeing, kayaking down Chickasaw Creek closer to reality
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — If you drive to work or to school on busy highway 158 between Prichard and Saraland, you may cross over it every day without a thought. But if you got out and looked over that bridge (something I do NOT recommend), you'd be surprised at what's there- white, sandy banks of a clear stream that lazily meanders through Prichard on its way to the Mobile River.
Hanami Flower Viewing and MISCA Fundraiser event
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get your cameras ready for the annual Hanami Flower Viewing in Mobile! This year’s event will kick off on March 23rd at the Mobile Japanese Garden. Visitors will have from 10am through 4pm to participate in our charity fundraiser. Viewing the Garden is free and open all daylight hours.
Jefferson Parish councilman resurrects the 'Mobile Leprechaun' story that went viral in 2006
A Jefferson Parish councilman is bringing back a viral St. Patrick's Day sensation that catapulted him to YouTube fame in 2006. A news station in Mobile, Alabama attracted millions of views in 2006 after filming the devoted search for a neighborhood leprechaun. The video shows an array of emotions — excitement, happiness, worry — with residents holding up their flip phones and pulling out their binoculars to capture a seemingly non-existent sight.
Teens raise awareness on youth suicide at 2nd annual Rock the Runway Teen Model Showcase
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Local high school girls rocked the runway to raise awareness about youth suicide. For the second year in a row, Mobile’s Youth Violence Prevention Program and Dillard’s joined forces for the Rock the Runway Teen Model Showcase. Behind the gorgeous gowns are young women...
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