Shrimp Capital of the World

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We’re bringing you The Rundown from a bit farther away today.

Mazatlan, Mexico — which is apparently the shrimp capital of the world.

I’ll be honest, I figured the Gulf Coast was the shrimp capital of the world.

I mean…

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I guess we’re not first place, but we’re up there for sure.

But hey, I’m happy for our Pacific Coast Mexican friends to hold the trophy in this.

Ok, onto The Rundown…

šŸŒž News (no shootings allowed here)

Here’s a bit of what’s happening…

Get more details in our news roundup.

Here’s a quick word from one of our sponsors…

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šŸ˜ŽSome Upcoming Events

May 29
Food Truck Festival at MMofA

May 29
Certainly So Live at Callaghans!

May 30
Jenna McClelland Album Release Party

May 30
Bald Men of Comedy

šŸ  Real Estate Insider

Here’s the local real estate snapshot…

Apr 26 - May 26, 2025

269 homes were sold (ā¬‡ļøby 7)

Average price was $249k (ā¬‡ļøby $13k)

The average was 35 days on the market.

If you want more snapshot details, sign up for them here.

And here are the homes most recently listed for sale - check them out!

Signed up your kiddos for a summer camp yet?

šŸ„ā€ā™€ļø More Fun Resources

This card will get you one-time discounts at the following local businesses around town.

  • PJ’s Coffee - 10% off

  • Reney’s Honey Butter - 10% off

  • Cammie’s Old Dutch - 10% off

  • Mo’ Bay Beignet Co. - a free syrup with any beignet purchase

  • Carpe Diem - 25% off one food or beverage purchase

  • Iron Hand Brewing - 10% off all non-alcohol purchases

  • Joe Cain Cafe - 10% off

  • P.S. Taco Company - 10% off

  • Rock N’ Roll Sushi - 10% off

  • Bienville Bites Food Tour - 10% off

The cards will be mailed to you and will be good through 12/31/25.

Oh, bonus fun — we are donating $5 of every card sold to the local 501(c)3 non-profit, Do Some Good Mobile.

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Prancer here needs a mommy!

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-Brooks & Mandee

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