Emmett Burnett
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The Sixties
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the ’60s, the era of free love, giving peace a chance and lava lamps. As...
The Naughty or Nice List
He’s making a list, checking it twice, and a few of you are in trouble. For some, the jolly old elf says, “Ho, ...
Unexpected Eats
Just drive downtown, over the Causeway or along the Eastern Shore, and it’s evident that our area has a bounty of great dining options. But, ...
Mobile in the Movies
With a commanding “Quiet on the movie set! Cameras rolling, ” all eyes are on Mobile’s Al Stokes. In real life, he is Chief of Staff...
Seen But Not Heard
The excitement is electric in downtown Mobile. Standing before a frenzied press, flashing cameras and waving microphones, Paul Maguire makes an exciting announcement. But it’s not...
The Joys of Junk Food
We flip over chips, go goofy for gumdrops, and turn cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. You love snacks and so do your neighbors. We know because we...
Out of the Wild
“Shadow has been here with us 11 years, ” center director Desiree Bishop, says about their gregarious crow, a North American bird species capable of human...
Legendary Laws
Stop in the name of the law! And most of us do because we respect our legal system. Plus, orange jump suits are unflattering. But some laws...
Offbeat Academia
Summertime is over! It’s time for Pop-Tart breakfasts and school buses, for imaginary numbers and forgotten locker combinations. Reading, writing and ’rithmetic can give new meaning to “bored of...
Roadside Attractions
On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again.” Me too, Willie! And this time, the road leads to Baldwin County,...