johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Attorney David Gespass speaks to the media after a Fairhope judge acquits Renae Gamble of all charges for dressing in an inflatable penis costume during an Oct. 18 "No Kings" protest. 1102
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Started my Monday off right by having a conversation over toast and coffee. I don't think either were listening. 000
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 26/08/2025I'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? 110
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Right 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. 221
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Amtrak Mardi Gras Service about to deport New Orleans for Mobile. I think it's actually happening after all these years. 130
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 21/05/2025A 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. 002
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Protest in downtown Mobile, Alabama, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Tuscaloosa this evening. 0236
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 30/04/2025An overflow crowd in Fairhope tonight for the city council meeting where library books remain the hot topic. More later @al.com 041
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Wanted 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. 010
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Activity outside Foley Civic Center today as Congressman Barry Moore arrives for a luncheon address before the South Baldwin Chamber. 010
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 16/04/2025New 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. 063
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 01/03/2025#MardiGras is in full force this afternoon/evening in downtown Mobile - "Birthplace of Mardi Gras." Beautiful weather means large crowds - MOT to roll soon. 000
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Just a random Wednesday evening ahead of the Mardi Gras hoopla in downtown Mobile 001
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 21/01/2025My creation today - a cross between Chet from Weird Science and mini-Beetlejuice. 120
johnsharp99.bsky.social @johnsharp99.bsky.social · 21/01/2025A rare snow day in South Alabama. Here are some pics from Daphne, Alabama. 051