People & Business Profiles

Jesse Grear, Vice-President and General Manager, Nexstar's WKRG News 5

If you’ve been reading our Scenic 98 Coastal newsletter for the last two years, you’ve noticed we have featured a “behind the scenes” look into WKRG News 5's on-air talent and their community service endeavors. This relationship has been fun, enlightening, and positive in every aspect.

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Tidbits & Best Bets

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Sunday, December 15

Mobile: Camm Lewis LIVE at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 7 PM

Spanish Fort: Mike Estep and John Keuler LIVE at The Bluegill, 6 - 10 PM

Fairhope: Jimmy Lee Hannaford LIVE at Bill-E’s, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Silverhill: The Frog Pond Christmas Party, The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm, 2 PM - With Grayson Capps, Will Kimbrough, The Marlow Boys, and more!

Pensacola: Pensacola Arts Market 3rd Sundays at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, 3 - 7 PM

David Dondero Songs, Reading, Q&A, End of the Line Cafe, 7 PM

Events That Inspire

Top Five Things to Do in December

December brings the magic of the holidays to the Scenic 98 Coastal Community with an array of festive events for all ages. There's no shortage of seasonal cheer, from sparkling tree lighting ceremonies and vibrant parades to captivating holiday concerts and theatrical performances.
Community Endeavors

Take a Kid Fishing Day, Harbor Docks, Destin, Florida

For Dharma Blue in Pensacola and Chuck’s Fish in Mobile, good deeds are always at the forefront of their restaurant's mission plan. This also includes the original eatery, Harbor Docks in Destin, Florida. On a recent Moon Crush music festival weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida, Charles Morgan, Harbor Docks’ founder, invited our group to experience their 29th annual Take A Kid Fishing Day on Sunday, November 3. We loved it! 
Events That Inspire

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Celebrates 25 Years, Biloxi, Mississippi

With the holiday season upon us, I decided to visit the folks at Beau Rivage & Casino in Biloxi to see what they have in store to get us into the spirit. Turns out, there are a lot! The resort is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has dressed up for the holidays. The fun is on full display.
Day Trippin'

Navigating "The Venice of America" by Boat

Known as “The Venice of America,” the Sunshine State’s own city of Fort Lauderdale has numerous ways in which to get around. Although many of its citizens and visitors move about the city by auto or bicycle, a large number of people navigate the city by boat. 
People & Business Profiles

Peter Albrecht, News Anchor, WKRG News 5

Peter Albrecht has always been one of my favorite people. Whether he is reporting the news for WKRG News 5 or working to honor the legacy of athletes by serving on the board of the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame, he is professional and engaging. Recently, I was fortunate to sit down with Peter for “the rest of the story.”
People & Business Profiles

Sand Castle University, Janel Hawkins, Gulf Shores, Alabama

We recently attended an event at 8 Reale in Orange Beach, where Patron revealed a new tequila. As part of the festivities, the Patron logo was perfectly sculpted in sand. As guests arrived, the sculptor, Janel Hawkins, was adding the finishing touches to the work of art and it got my attention.
People & Business Profiles

Lights by the Bay, Marquee Lights, Ashley O'Brien

Remember the little ditty, “Every party needs a pooper, and that’s why we invited you?” Here is a sure-fire way not to be that person! Lights by the Bay is the side gig of Ashley O’Brien, and she can help you dress up any celebration with marquee light displays and digital photo booths.
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