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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.
HoneyKomb Brazy Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
HoneyKomb Brazy pleads guilty to a federal gun charge stemming from a traffic stop in 2023. Documents obtained by XXL show that HoneyKomb Brazy pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge on Thursday (July 25). As part of a plea bargain, prosecutors and the defense both recommended a sentence between two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half years in prison. U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose will sentence HoneyKomb, real name Nahshon Terral Jones, on Oct. 25.
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.
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!
Watching one disturbance in the Atlantic
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on one area in the Atlantic Basin. There are no immediate threats to the News 5 area. The disturbance is about 1200 miles east of the Windward and Leewards Islands. We could see some slow development in the long term, but right now, it is not over favorable conditions for tropical development. It has a low chance of formation over the next 7 days.
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.
Mobile Police arrest man accused of robbing family member
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department arrested a man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized a family member’s home before pointing a gun at the person. An MPD news release said officers were called to the 800 block of Summerville Street for a report of a burglary on July 24 around […]
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...
Hamid Joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic
Dr. Kewan Hamid, fellowship-trained in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic. Hamid will provide comprehensive pulmonary care in the outpatient setting, as well as pulmonary and critical care services to inpatients at Mobile Infirmary. Hamid is a graduate of the Hawler Medical University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Hurley Medical Center, served as a pulmonary fellow at Saint Peter’s University Hospital and completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the University of South Alabama. He is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He will see patients at Diagnostic & Medical Clinic’s location on Springhill Avenue in Mobile.
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.
The Admiral Hotel To Host Grand Reopening August 1
The newly renovated The Admiral Hotel at 251 Government Street in Downtown Mobile will hold an official grand reopening on August 1, Downtown Mobile Today reports. Originally opened in 1940, The boutique hotel reflects Mobile’s rich history, vibrant culture and lively atmosphere, and it is now owned and operated by Avocet Hospitality. With 156 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, extensive meeting spaces and an onsite restaurant, The Admiral Hotel has incorporated new furnishings that tie in bright purples, reds and golds, paying homage to the city’s Mardi Gras roots. Another new feature is Le Moyne’s Chophouse, which is slated to open August 19.
Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Registration Deadline August 1
The Mobile Section of the Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is hosting the 56th Annual Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and Golf Tournament on August 9 and 10. There are already more than 500 people registered for the event, and the registration deadline is August 1. The Big Game Fishing Club at Orange Beach Marina will again be headquarters for this event. The golf tournament, which is currently sold out and has a waiting list, will be played Friday at Craft Farms Golf Club over the Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend courses. Proceeds from this year’s Chipping Contest will be donated to the Alabama AGC Scholarship Fund.
AAF Mobile Bay To Hold Forum On AI
American Advertising Federation (AAF) Mobile Bay is hosting an AI Forum panel discussion on August 28 at 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. The event gives attendees a chance to engage with a panel of local marketing professionals who are not only actively implementing AI in their lives, but are also passionate about navigating the world using AI. Panelists include Caleb Moore, production director, Good Giant; Josef Holloway, marketing manager, Gray Media; and Ashlie Anderson, brand manager, Blue Leopard. Attendance is free for AAF Mobile Bay Members and open to the public for $25.
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...
Wawa to open its new stores in Mobile + Robertsdale this August
Wawa’s takeover continues on the Gulf Coast. It all started on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, in Fairhope. Alabama’s first-ever Wawa opened there back in April. Now, two more are opening soon—one based in Mobile, the other in Robertsdale. We’ve got all the details before the...
Mobile environmental group seeking volunteers to pick up litter alongside Alabama beach
A Mobile nonprofit is launching a new volunteer opportunity for those interested in making a difference in the coastal environment. The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is introducing a new volunteer opportunity that promotes sea turtle conservation on the state’s Gulf Coast. The new Share the Beach Litter Patrol allows for volunteers to pick up trash on the beach while earning money for the ACF.
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