johnsharp99.bsky.social
@johnsharp99.bsky.social
Journalist at AL.com.
Started my Monday off right by having a conversation over toast and coffee. I don't think either were listening.
September 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I'd like to get anyone's thoughts about this. Alabama law allows for electioneering 25 ft from entrance to voting centers. Is it a fun tailgate-like atmosphere or does it create awkwardness for voters? Thoughts?
August 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Right before the Amtrak Mardi Gras service was to leave Mobile, two CSX freight trains arrive causing a 17 min delay. A inauspicious start to the service that took 20 years to resume with delays largely due to passenger vs freight rail disputes.
August 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service about to deport New Orleans for Mobile. I think it's actually happening after all these years.
August 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A big day in Gulf Shores today as the first commercial flight arrives to the Alabama beach city. A water spout greeting as the Allegiant Air flight from Knoxville, Tenn., approaches the new terminal.
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Protest in downtown Mobile, Alabama, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Tuscaloosa this evening.
May 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An overflow crowd in Fairhope tonight for the city council meeting where library books remain the hot topic. More later @al.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Wanted to share this from over the lunch hour today. What makes a city great is having a bit of uniqueness to it. Here's to the street musicians who make that happen. I loved seeing this outside our office in downtown Mobile, Alabama.
April 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Activity outside Foley Civic Center today as Congressman Barry Moore arrives for a luncheon address before the South Baldwin Chamber.
April 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New 1-ton statues installed in Mobile, Alabama, today of the city's homegrown Hall of Famers: Hank Aaron, Billy Williams, Ozzie Smith, and Robert Brazile. Also installed were Willie McCovey and Satchel Paige.
April 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#MardiGras is in full force this afternoon/evening in downtown Mobile - "Birthplace of Mardi Gras." Beautiful weather means large crowds - MOT to roll soon.
March 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Just a random Wednesday evening ahead of the Mardi Gras hoopla in downtown Mobile
February 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My creation today - a cross between Chet from Weird Science and mini-Beetlejuice.
January 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My dog loving the Alabama snow.
January 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A rare snow day in South Alabama. Here are some pics from Daphne, Alabama.
January 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM