Rise and shine, Mobile! ☕ Your weekly insider's guide to local news, events, and hidden gems is here.
☀️ Weather ForecastWednesday March 4 | 79°F / 62°F | Mostly sunny and pleasantly warm 💧 Low |
| Thursday March 5 | 78°F / 65°F | Clouds and breaks of sun with a stray thunderstorm in the afternoon 💧 Chance of stray thunderstorm |
| Friday March 6 | 80°F / 65°F | Very warm with periods of clouds and sunshine; a stray thunderstorm in the afternoon 💧 Chance of stray thunderstorm |
| Saturday March 7 | 81°F / 63°F | Partly sunny and very warm 💧 Low |
| Sunday March 8 | 77°F / 67°F | Mainly cloudy with a couple of showers, mainly later 💧 Showers likely later |
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| 💡 Weekend Tip: This weekend will be very warm and mostly dry on Saturday—great for outdoor activities like parks or beach time. On Sunday, expect later showers, so plan outdoor plans for earlier in the day or have rainy‑day alternatives ready. |
📅 Local Events1 | Mobile Chocolate Festival Cruise‑In📅 When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM 📍 Where: The Grounds, 1035 Cody Rd North, Mobile, AL ℹ️ What: A family‑friendly car show tied to the Mobile Chocolate Festival, with registration perks like a free event shirt for early registrants. More On This Event → |
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2 | Mobile Area Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show and Sale📅 When: Friday–Saturday, March 6–7, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 📍 Where: Location in Mobile, AL (hosted by Mobile Area Orchid Society) ℹ️ What: The 47th Annual Orchid Show and Sale featuring a range of orchids for enthusiasts and the public. More On This Event → |
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3 | 37th Annual American Cancer Society Chili Cook‑Off📅 When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 starting at 11:00 AM 📍 Where: Canal Street between Washington and precedents, Downtown Mobile, AL ℹ️ What: A longstanding food festival and competition benefitting the American Cancer Society. More On This Event → |
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4 | Mobile Literary Festival📅 When: Saturday, March 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 📍 Where: Ben May Main Library, Mobile, AL ℹ️ What: A day‑long literary event featuring authors, readings, and community literary activities. More On This Event → |
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5 | City of Mobile Women’s History Month Celebration📅 When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors at 5:30 PM) 📍 Where: Bishop State Community College, 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL ℹ️ What: An inspiring evening honoring the achievements of women throughout history. More On This Event → |
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🏛️ Community News1 | Community
Final numbers released for 2026 Project Homeless Connect in MobileHOPE for All Gulf Coast reports that the twelfth annual Project Homeless Connect served 317 individuals in Mobile and Baldwin counties, providing services including medical care, legal help, IDs, meals, showers and laundry with 665 volunteers and 58 provider organizations. Read Full Article → |
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2 | Infrastructure
Mobile Airport Authority secures $3 million for tarmac improvementsThe Mobile Airport Authority will receive $3 million in federal funding—secured by Senator Katie Britt—for tarmac improvements at Mobile International Airport (BFM), aiding in planned infrastructure enhancements. Read Full Article → |
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3 | Infrastructure
Major city projects in Mobile expected to finish in 2026Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis outlines expected 2026 completions including the under‑budget $362 million Mobile International Airport terminal (by August), $5.1 million Africatown Welcome Center, and Cooper Riverside Park waterfront renovations. Read Full Article → |
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4 | Infrastructure
Federal loan announced to expand Alabama Power grid capacityFederal energy officials approved a $4.1 billion loan to Alabama Power (of Southern Company) to build new gas‑fueled power plants, transmission lines, and upgrades to meet rising data‑center and energy demands. Read Full Article → |
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5 | Government
House bill proposes appointments, not elections, for Public Service CommissionAlabama House Bill 392, introduced February 5, would replace statewide popular elections for the Public Service Commission with appointments by state leadership—House speaker, governor, and Senate president pro tempore. Read Full Article → |
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💼 Business News1 | Expansion
Alabama Port Authority launches MAX initiative and new logo📍 Location: Mobile, Alabama (statewide) The Alabama Port Authority unveiled a refreshed brand identity along with Mobile America Express (MAX), a new multimodal service platform aimed at enhancing economic development across Alabama by connecting multiple logistics modes. Read More → |
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2 | Achievement
Mobile Airport Authority announces new board leadership📍 Location: Mobile, Alabama Former Mayor Sandy Stimpson was elected Chairman of the Mobile Airport Authority Board, with new officers appointed, as the authority advances its new terminal project at Mobile International Airport. Read More → |
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3 | Other
Construction progresses on Mobile’s new civic arena📍 Location: Downtown Mobile, Alabama Exterior walls are being installed on the new downtown civic arena on the former Civic Center site, with construction on track for a January 2027 opening. Read More → |
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4 | Opening
Live HealthSmart Alabama launches Mobile Market in Selma📍 Location: Selma, Alabama (Mobile Market serves food desert communities) UAB’s Live HealthSmart Alabama debuted a refrigerated “grocery store on wheels” offering fresh produce and staples weekly in Selma to address food desert needs. Read More → |
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5 | Closing
Mobile’s remaining Winn‑Dixie stores set to close in March📍 Location: Birmingham, Alabama (affects statewide grocery footprint) Winn‑Dixie will shut its final two Alabama stores after over 60 years, with closing‑sale discounts ahead of the March 21 and 22 closure dates as the chain focuses operations in Florida. Read More → |
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🏆 Local Sports1 | Girls Basketball
Mobile Christian vs. Glencoe – Girls 3A Semifinals🏆 Result: Mobile Christian 55, Glencoe 42 Mobile Christian defeated Glencoe in the Class 3A girls’ state semifinal at Legacy Arena to advance to the state finals. Full Coverage → |
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2 | Girls Basketball
Saint James vs. Mars Hill Bible – Girls 3A Semifinals🏆 Result: Saint James 76, Mars Hill Bible 56 Saint James posted a 76‑56 victory over Mars Hill Bible in the Class 3A girls’ semifinals. Full Coverage → |
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3 | Boys Basketball
Montgomery Academy vs. Lauderdale County – Boys 3A Semifinals🏆 Result: Montgomery Academy 60, Lauderdale County 50 Montgomery Academy beat Lauderdale County 60‑50 in the Class 3A boys’ semifinal to reach the state finals. Full Coverage → |
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4 | Boys Basketball
Southside‑Selma vs. Whitesburg Christian – Boys 3A Semifinals🏆 Result: Southside‑Selma 62, Whitesburg Christian 60 Southside‑Selma rallied from 16 points down to edge Whitesburg Christian 62‑60 in the Class 3A boys’ semifinal, thanks to late 3s by Armari Towns. Full Coverage → |
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5 | Academic Quiz (Hi‑Q)
Round 3 Hi‑Q Academic Competition – Mobile County🏆 Result: Third round underway; semifinal spots being decided The third round of the Hi‑Q academic quiz competition among Mobile County high schools is underway, with teams competing for semifinal berths. Full Coverage → |
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🏠 Real Estate Snapshot$248,000 Median Price | | −0.76% year‑over‑year Year-over-Year | | 76 days Avg. Days | | Balanced Market Type |
Key Highlights→ Median home price in Mobile is holding steady at $248,000, showing a slight year‑over‑year decline of 0.76%. → Inventory is tightening with about 1.6K active listings and a month‑over‑month decrease in for‑sale count of 6.5%. → The market remains balanced—homes sell in around 76 days, indicating neither strong seller’s nor buyer’s market dynamics. |
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Your Mobile briefing is complete! ✅ Now get out there and enjoy our beautiful community!
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