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King Cake‑Off 2026

📅 When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

📍 Where: Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: A festive competition celebrating community and Mardi Gras spirit with delicious king cakes and friendly rivalry.

Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”

📅 When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at evening time

📍 Where: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: An immersive performance of Pink Floyd’s The Wall live in its entirety, plus additional hits by Black Jacket Symphony.

Poetry Out Loud Free “Find Your Voice” Workshop

📅 When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

📍 Where: Ben May Main Library, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: A free workshop helping high school students build confidence and public speaking skills for the Poetry Out Loud competition.

Panini Senior Bowl (College Football All‑Star Game)

📅 When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM

📍 Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: The 77th Senior Bowl featuring top NFL draft prospects in an all‑star college football showcase.

Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws Pet Parade

📅 When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

📍 Where: Downtown Mobile (starting at Dauphin Island Water Tower), Mobile, AL

ℹ️ What: A fun pet parade featuring costumed pets and Mardi Gras flair, a beloved early season tradition.

Project Homeless Connect brings essential services to Mobile’s homeless

👤 Who: HOPE for All Gulf Coast organizers and volunteers

On January 23, 2026, HOPE for All Gulf Coast hosted Project Homeless Connect at The Grounds in Mobile, bringing together volunteers and service providers to offer healthcare, employment assistance, housing support and more to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Preparations underway for Point‑in‑Time Count to support homeless population

👤 Who: HOPE for All Gulf Coast and community volunteers

Volunteers are gearing up for the Point‑in‑Time Count on January 27, 2026, a critical survey effort in Mobile and Baldwin counties to better understand homelessness in our community and aid in securing resources.

Impact100 Mobile celebrates five years of collective giving

👤 Who: Impact100 Mobile members

On January 13, 2026, Impact100 Mobile held a Membership Launch Party at the Mobile Carnival Museum, marking five years of collective philanthropy that has awarded nearly $491,500 in grants to non‑profits in Mobile County.

Mobile woman leads massive relief drive delivering 11 pallets to Jamaica

👤 Who: Kerry Cohen and community volunteers

A Mobile woman spearheaded a community relief drive last month that gathered and shipped 11 pallets of essential supplies to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, mobilizing local schools, churches, and volunteers.

Rebuilding Together among groups building healing playground for domestic violence victims

👤 Who: Rebuilding Together of South Alabama and partner organizations

Local organizations, including Rebuilding Together of South Alabama, are collaborating to build a healing playground for victims of domestic violence in Mobile, bringing healing and safe community space.

City breaks ground on new affordable housing development

On January 20, 2026, city leaders and stakeholders gathered to break ground at Fred Marshall Court, a new 50‑unit multifamily affordable housing development in Mobile.

Roadside trash collection delayed for MLK Jr. Day

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026, Mobile suspended roadside trash collection and closed all city recycling centers for the holiday.

Left‑turn restrictions at Government St. and Water St.

Starting January 15, 2026, drivers are temporarily prohibited from making left‑turns at the intersection of Government Street and Water Street while officials investigate a road depression causing safety concerns.

Infrastructure improvements planned for Dauphin Street corridor

On January 12, 2026, the City of Mobile announced upcoming infrastructure and traffic‑safety enhancements along the Dauphin Street corridor near Interstate 65.

State Board previews Mobile County Schools’ gains and policy priorities

At the Alabama Board of Education meeting in Mobile on January 8, 2026, officials highlighted Mobile County Public Schools’ improved state report card score (from 76 in 2017 to 83 in 2025), discussed high‑school choice programs, and considered new state‑level recognition for schools following the end of the National Blue Ribbon program.

Buzzed Bull Creamery

🍴 Cuisine: Ice Cream / Dessert

📍 Location: 362 Dauphin Street, Floor 1 Unit 100, Mobile, AL 36602

✨ Why Visit: A family‑friendly liquid‑nitrogen creamery serving made‑to‑order regular and alcohol‑infused ice creams and milkshakes in a fun, downtown setting.

Firehouse Wine Bar

🍴 Cuisine: Wine Bar / Small Plates

📍 Location: 216 St. Francis Street, Mobile, AL

✨ Why Visit: Historic wine bar reopened after a three‑year hiatus, offering an impressive selection of over 350 wines paired with flatbreads, cheeseboards, and dips in the former Hook & Ladder building.

Banh Mi Cafe

🍴 Cuisine: Vietnamese

📍 Location: 456 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL

✨ Why Visit: Authentic banh mi sandwiches on fresh‑baked baguettes with high‑quality proteins and flavorful toppings, quickly becoming a downtown favorite.

Paul’s Burgers and Fries

🍴 Cuisine: American / Burgers

📍 Location: 101 N Conception Street, Mobile, AL

✨ Why Visit: Fresh, never‑frozen beef burgers from Peru‑do River Farms and fries cooked in beef tallow; their chicken sandwiches and salads are also standout menu items.

Great Day Latte

🍴 Cuisine: Coffee Shop / Cafe

📍 Location: 10 S Conception Street, Mobile, AL

✨ Why Visit: Cozy downtown coffee shop serving crafted lattes, frappes, teas, pastries, and more in an inviting space near Mardi Gras parade routes.

Gulf Distributing opens new Mobile headquarters

📍 Location: 401 N. Water Street, downtown Mobile

Gulf Distributing unveiled its new 243,000‑square‑foot headquarters in the restored Press‑Register building, investing $60 million into a modern distribution hub with offices, training space, and advanced warehouse facilities.

ArcelorMittal to build $1.2 billion electrical steel plant in Mobile County

📍 Location: Mobile County (near AM/NS Calvert)

ArcelorMittal announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in a facility to produce non‑grain‑oriented electrical steel, creating over 200 permanent jobs and up to 1,300 construction jobs.

Zeigler Boulevard widening ribbon‑cutting

📍 Location: Zeigler Blvd between Athey Road and Forest Hill Drive, Mobile

City officials held a ribbon‑cutting celebrating completion of the $24 million second phase of the Zeigler Blvd widening project, expanding the roadway to five lanes and adding bike lanes, sidewalks, and infrastructure upgrades.

Governor announces record‑breaking economic development year with Mobile County projects

📍 Location: Statewide, includes Mobile County

Governor Ivey released the annual report showing 2025 saw $14.6 billion in new and expanding industry investments statewide—including ArcelorMittal’s $1.2 billion project in Mobile County—marking the highest total in state history.

HDA announces completion of Gulf Distributing adaptive reuse project

📍 Location: Downtown Mobile (Press‑Register building)

HDA completed the 325,000 sf adaptive reuse of the former Press‑Register building into Gulf Distributing’s new headquarters including warehouse expansion, vehicle maintenance facility, and cooperage.