Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Mobile.
The YMCA of South Alabama will host an adults-only fundraiser with dinner, drinks, bingo, and prizes on Nov.
6 at Moe’s Original BBQ in Daphne to support its financial assistance program for local families. Ticket options range from $50 general to group packages + sponsorship, and seating is limited.
A family-friendly truck show — featuring custom semis, drag racing and an evening light show — will run Oct.
23–24 at Irvington International Dragway. The free event offers local families a fun opportunity to enjoy big rig culture.
Paul’s Burgers and Fries won the People’s Choice Award at Mobtown Burger Week after a contest among 30 local restaurants, beating Frank N Lola’s and others in a downtown Mobile spot — near Bienville Square, where Paul Johannesmann switched from a smoker to a flattop to boost flavors.
Duck's Diner in Orange Beach was named Alabama’s most famous diner by Business Insider.
The diner (serving hearty breakfasts, Southern comfort food and classic favorites) is open daily from 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. near the beaches in Baldwin County.
At a ceremony held in Nashville Wednesday night, the Michelin Guide maintained the prestigious Bib Gourmand honor for Mobile’s The Noble South + recognized its commitment to quality, affordable dining.
The honor distinguishes the restaurant as a top local dining destination.
Plantmania returns to Daphne Civic Center on Friday, Oct.
23 for a two-day indoor plant show featuring thousands of rare and exotic houseplants. VIP shopping is available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday and general entry runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville called for civic education in elementary and junior high and expanded workforce training during a campaign event in Mobile today.
He highlighted a plan to ready local junior colleges to support a new shipyard that could bring 7,000+ jobs to the region.
Burton Property Group updated the design of Riverwalk Plaza to feature a 33-story mixed-use building with a hotel, offices, condos, and expanded retail, and will start condominium registration Nov.
12 (with a $5,000 refundable deposit) as pre-construction work continues downtown.
Two Alabama football starters are ruled out for Saturday's Texas A&M game at Bryant-Denny Stadium and three more players remain questionable.
The team is evaluating injuries and will not practice early in the week before the game.
Mobile native Bubba Wallace's 23 car will be sponsored by Kroger Health and the protein-based non-mRNA vaccine Nuvaxovid during Talladega weekend's race.
The sponsorship joins a rotation of partners for the 23XI Racing driver.
High school football Week 10 begins in Coastal Alabama on Friday, with the Game of the Week at Archbishop Lipscomb Stadium featuring Mobile rivals UMS-Wright + McGill-Toolen battling for the Double-A Private Region 1 title; other matchups in various classes will shape playoff standings.
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