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Mobile native places 6th in Women’s 400m Freestyle Olympic swimming event
(WALA) - Mobile native Paige Madden placed 6th in the finals of the Women’s 400m Freestyle swimming event at the Olympic Games in Paris Saturday. Madden, one of two Americans in the field of eight in Saturday’s event, swam the distance in 4:02.26, coming in 4.77 seconds behind Australia’s Ariarne Titmus.
Fostering Together Gulf Coast hosts annual back-to-school bash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Fairgrounds in west Mobile was full of joy and excitement as an annual back-to-school bash kicked off. Organized by nonprofit Fostering Together Gulf Coast, it started as a drive-thru during the COVID pandemic. “Each year it’s grown,” explained Foster Resource Center Manager, Rebecca Tanner. “Last...
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.
Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
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.
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