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Chef Jim Smith Opening New Oakleigh Restaurant

From the governor’s mansion in Montgomery to Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” competition in Charleston, Jim Smith has never been one to shy away from a food challenge.

Christmas Baubles

Mobile Bay readers share the stories behind their favorite ornaments.

To Dunk or to Crumble

The more-or-less definitive guide to eating cornbread and potlikker.

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

Shopping local has never been easier with over 100 great gift ideas for everyone on your list.

The Business of Farming

Stewart Perkins puts his MBA to work managing a simple, natural life on the land.

In the Kitchen with Southern National’s Chef Duane Nutter

Once known as the Mad Chef in stand-up comedy circles, Southern National’s Duane Nutter helped create one of Mobile’s most exciting restaurants — and that’s no joke.

Book Excerpt – The Gulf of Mexico: A Maritime History

In a sampling from his newest book, local author and MB contributor John Sledge tells the tale of a German submarine attack on a ship headed for Mobile.

Girl Be Brave

A grandmother’s handwritten message of just three words inspires generations of young women.

They Call the Captain Hollywood

A grizzled veteran of the sea has tall tales to tell.

A Paranormal Investigation of Barton Academy

A paranormal investigation at Barton Academy, Alabama’s oldest public school, suggests the halls aren’t as empty as you’d think.

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The Life and Legacy

of Jimmy Buffett

Take a closer look at who Jimmy Buffett really was and how the Bay area shaped him, his music, his life and his legacy.

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