Mobile ramps up Mardi Gras security after New Orleans attack
Mobile is a time for revelry, tradition, and celebration—but this year, it will also be marked by heightened security. In a move aimed at protecting crowds, the city is installing new safety barriers along the parade route,
Mobile Approves Emergency Funds To Bolster Mardi Gras Security
On Jan. 14, the Mobile City Council voted unanimously to purchase 18 portable steel bollards to line the streets. The bollards, which will cost the city $167,371, are solid steel columns designed to protect pedestrians and event-goers, according to WKRG 5.
The origins of King Cake: How the colorful, sweet treat became a Mardi Gras staple
The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born.
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Rare Gulf Coast Winter Storm Breaks Snow Records—Here’s Where And The Areas That Could See More Snowfall
Up to 9 inches of snow fell in parts of Louisiana, and New Orleans' 8 inches shattered the city’s previous highest snow total of 2.7 inches set in 1963. Mobile, Alabama, reported 7.5 inches of ...
At least 11 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South
The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.
The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro
Mobile isn’t the only place to celebrate Mardi Gras in Alabama. Gulf Shores, one hour south by car, has some of the USA’s prettiest white-sand beaches and this year hosts the 46th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday.
Once-in-a-lifetime southern snow eclipses records that stood for decades
Sun-soaked Florida and other parts of the South appear to have shattered snowfall records in what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness sandy snowscapes on beaches, of all places.
How much snow did the South get? See snowfall totals for Florida, Alabama, Texas, more
A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.
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How LSU basketball proved it ‘can compete with anybody’ after 7-point road loss to No. 4 Alabama
LSU men's basketball fell 80-73 to No.4 Alabama but put forth an effort that proved its toughness and that it can play well against anybody.
Incarnate Word plays New Orleans after Anderson’s 27-point showing
Incarnate Word takes on the New Orleans Privateers after Jalin Anderson scored 27 points in the Cardinals' 86-63 loss to the SE Louisiana Lions.
Holloway and Dioubate lead the way in No. 4 Alabama’s 80-73 win over LSU
Aden Holloway scored 19 points as No. 4 Alabama survived a scoreless night from its top scorer for an 80-73 win over LSU on Saturday night.
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Alma Cafe to open second location in Mid-City
Alma Cafe Mid-City is set to open on Feb. 1 at 301 North Carrollton Ave., with brunch starting at 8 a.m. For more information, visit the Alma Cafe website. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.