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Wawa Hosting Two Grand Openings On August 29
Wawa will host a double header of grand openings on August 29 at its locations in Mobile and Robertsdale. Both ceremonies will feature giveaways, including free T-shirts for the first 100 customers, free any-size coffee through September 8, plus a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials, customers, the announcement of grants from The Wawa Foundation and a “Hoagies for Heroes” hoagie-building competition between first responders to benefit local charities. On August 29, doors will open at 8 a.m. at both locations. Ribbon Cutting No. 1 will be held at 7095 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile at 8:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting No. 2 will be held at 21022 Highway 59 in Robertsdale at 11:30 a.m. Wawa plans to open seven to 10 new stores in the Baldwin County and Mobile markets over the next three to four years, creating hundreds of new jobs.
$7.5 Million Granted For BFM Development
The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) has announced that it has been awarded $7,510,599 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grant program. These funds will directly support the ongoing development of the new terminal at Mobile International Airport in Mobile. “This grant reinforces our commitment to building a state-of-the-art terminal at Mobile International Airport,” said Chris Curry, MAA president. ”The new terminal is key to accommodating future growth and driving economic development in the region. We’re excited about our partnership with [the Federal Aviation Administration] as we continue to work towards the completion of our transformative project.” The investment is part of MAA’s broader strategy to enhance infrastructure, prepare for future demand and support economic growth in Mobile and the surrounding areas.
Mobile Festival To Feature Buffett’s Music
Visit Mobile has announced that the City of Mobile will serve as the destination for Parrot Heads and visitors for the inaugural Son of a Sailor Fest, a tribute and sailor’s salute to Jimmy Buffett and Gulf Coast music, on September 21 in Cathedral Square. The free celebration will be a family friendly street festival and feature a second-line parade, Parrot Head costume contests and musical acts inspired by Buffett and the area’s coastal culture. The headlining act is A1A, the official Buffett tribute show. There will also be Will Kimbrough, an honorary Coral Reefer, writer and performer featured on every Buffett studio album recorded in the last 20 years. Son of a Sailor Fest began in 2023 as an impromptu celebration of life second-line parade and tribute concert called the Jimmy Buffett Hometown Second Line immediately following Buffett’s death. Updates on VIP packages, additional musical acts and more are forthcoming.
Recipe: Banana Pudding
Chad Kirtland with Rouses Markets shows us an easy way to make a Southern classic dessert!. ● 1 12-oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed. 1. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish or trifle dish with cooking spray; set aside. 2. Add the cream cheese to the bowl of a stand...
Birria Dishes & Street Corn at Taqueria Mexico
We’re back at Taqueria Mexico to try birria tacos, birria tortas, and their street corn. Taqueria Mexico uses only fresh ingredients to create their tasty Mexican dishes. They also have margaritas in a variety of flavors!. TAQUERIA MEXICO. 3733 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL.
The Forge with Alex and Stephen Kendrick
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - THE FORGE, in theaters August 23, tells the story of Isaiah Wright, a 19-year-old who lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he still has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mom, Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum - to step up or move out.
Grammy-award-winning songwriter to perform at St. Paul’s Episcopal School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Grammy-award-winning songwriter will perform at his alma mater, St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Thursday night. Monty Criswell graduated from St. Paul’s in 1986 and credited the school for changing his life. “St. Paul’s — they kind of changed my whole life and taught me so much about how to stand on […]
Mobile Tiki Week: Pineapple Sticky Wings
Moe’s Original BBQ joined us in the kitchen to whip up their Mobile Tiki Week signature dish: pineapple sticky wings!. Combine soy, sugars, honey, and vinegar in a sauce pan. Reduce by half or until thickened. Once reduced, add in dry ingredients and pineapple. Blend until smooth. Add butter...
Mobile Arts Organizations Launch Social
The Mobile Arts Council, Alabama Contemporary Art Center and Mobile Museum of Art are coming together to present the first of a new quarterly arts networking series, ArtSocial. There will be drinks by donation, conversational games, membership giveaways, and a brief presentation and discussion with the host organizations. The free event is an opportunity to socialize with creatives and is open to all artists and arts workers, collectors and enthusiasts. The two upcoming iterations are August 29, at 5:30-7 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art and November 14 at 5:30-7p.m. at the Mobile Arts Council. The organizations will rotate hosting.
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