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You taking the Amtrak Train to NOLA?
🌸 What's Happening Around Mobile Bay
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Welcome to the newest 14,221 14,361 in the community — hey, we crossed 14k! Thanks for being a part 😄
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First, a shoutout to Allison Ware for referring her friends to the email. Whoop Whoooop!🙌🙌🙌🙌
What’s that?
You want to know how you too can get a shoutout?
Simple, invite your friends to join the party…
Also, a friendly reminder: if the police want to stop you to ask you some questions, the proper next step is to slowly pull your car to the side of the road, no accelerate as quickly as possible to outrun your friendly neighborhood police. Tell your friends, thanks.
Ok, onto The Rundown…
🌞 News (no shootings allowed here)
Here’s a bit of what’s happening…
Passport Services Coming to Mobile Ahead of New Travel Rules
Special Cruises and Outdoor Concert Planned at Blakeley State Park
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service Is Getting Closer to Rolling (anyone excited about this? I know we’re looking forward to fun quick trips to NOLA via train).
C.J. Small Heights Breaks Ground in Mobile
Get more details in our news roundup.
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😎Some Upcoming Events
April 30
MCPSS Career Fair
May 02
The Black Jacket Symphony – Jimmy Buffett
May 03
La-Z-Boy Spring VIP Event
May 24
Memorial Day Concert – Mobile County Bicentennial Pavilion at Medal of Honor Park
🏠 Real Estate Insider
Here’s the local real estate snapshot…
March 29 - Apr 28, 2025
228 homes were sold (⬇️by 39)
Average price was $269k (⬆️by $5.6k)
The average was 32 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!
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🏄♀️ 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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Lewis here needs a mommy!
Get adoption info here.
BONUS! The next 3 people who refer 10 or more friends get a $50 Chick-fil-A gift card on us!!
See ya next time!
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Be Good & Stay Safe,
-Brooks & Mandee
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