These vintage photos show when Alabama city was world famous for bananas
We can buy bananas whenever we want now but for much of the 19th century, the fruit was a rare and luxurious treat. Thankfully for Alabama fruit-lovers, the first banana shipment pulled into Mobile Bay in 1893,
Alabama’s history-making Gulf Coast snow outdid Billings, Montana: A look at the numbers
Alabama continued to deal with snow on the ground on Thursday, two days after a historic Gulf Coast snowstorm. About 3 inches of snow was left on the ground Thursday morning at the National Weather Service office in Mobile. That’s nothing compared with the 7.5 inches the office had at the peak of the storm on Tuesday.
Historic snowfall in Mobile, record broken after 130 years
A record broken after 130 years, right here on the Gulf Coast. The Mobile Regional Airport reported seven and a half inches of snow. Hundreds of thousands of people waking up to a winter wonderland, something we’re not familiar with. Little ones setting their eyes on the snow for the first time ever.
When was Mobile’s biggest snowfall? South Alabama faces rare winter storm
It's been a while since it last snowed in Mobile, but snow is in the forecast for the city on Tuesday, and a winter storm watch is in effect. The photo above is from the Mobile office of the National Weather Service from a rare south Alabama snow in December of 1996. Joe Maniscalco/National Weather Service
Here's every time Pensacola has received measurable snow, according to the NWS
The Pensacola area is forecast to receive between 4 to 6 inches of snow, but the National Weather Service says areas south of I-10 could see more.
Roof of Mobile Civic Center in Alabama caves in under snow’s weight
The roof of the Mobile Civic Center in Alabama collapsed due to record snowfall. The 60-year-old building, used as an arena, exposition hall and theater, closed in August. On Wednesday, nature got involved in the demolition process by caving the roof in under the weight of 7.
Opinion | What Shomari Figures’ rise to Congress says about Alabama’s troubled history
Rep. Shomari Figures comes to Washington representing a district created by a court order to give Alabama's black voters more just representation.
Mobile County Public School System names teachers of the year
The Mobile County Public Schools today recognized its top three teachers of 2025, naming them as the countywide Teachers of the Year and surprising them in their classrooms.
Icy roads pose dangerous threat in wake of massive winter storm that paralyzed Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow
A major winter storm slammed the US Gulf Coast Tuesday, blanketing parts of a region largely unaccustomed to extreme winter weather with record-breaking snowfall.
Video roundup: A look at winter weather across the US
From snowball fights with nuns to Texas sledding and furry friends frolicking in the snow, see how people are reacting to winter weather in various parts of the U.S.
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6 Massive Flea Markets In Alabama That Are Too Good To Pass Up
Buckle up, bargain hunters, because we’re heading to Dothan, Alabama – the peanut capital of the world and home to the one, the only, Sadie’s Flea Market. This isn’t just any flea market; it’s a Southern institution that’s been serving up deals hotter than an Alabama summer for years.
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6 Massive Flea Markets In Alabama With Countless Treasures You Can Browse For Hours
Alabama is a veritable goldmine for these sprawling bazaars of bygone treasures and modern marvels. So, grab your comfy shoes, bring your haggling A-game, and let’s embark on a journey through six of the Yellowhammer State’s most magnificent markets. First stop: Mobile, where the flea market is as massive as it is marvelous.