The Jazz Master
theodore ArthurFor some people, 50 years seems like an eternity. But for those who do what they love, the time goes by...
Hike, Bike & Paddle
The Gulf of Mexico has been in our faces so long we’ve become myopic. We don’t even focus on other nearby waterways. It’s time...
Spotlight on Jason Smith
The Gulf Coast’s finicky weather may be a challenge to predict, but Jason Smith takes the high pressure in stride. The native Mobilian,...
Taking Shape
Wm. Coleman Mills has always been able to draw, but it took a while for his artistic ambition to mature. As a child,...
Spotlight on Melvin Shepard
 Some people describe Melvin Shepard as a two-legged fish. Others call him a water baby. The aquatic coordinator for the city of Orange Beach...
Lacrosse
A series of fortunate events brought lacrosse to lower Alabama. Only four years ago, the sport was practically nonexistent in our area. Now,...
50 things You Didn’t Know About the Port City
1Hail to the Chief. Mobile’s first five mayors were called presidents. They were appointed, not elected.2More presidents, more hail. Five U.S. Heads...
Old Iron
For the agriculturally inclined, there must be something almost tender and seductive about restoring antique tractors. It has to be better than my...
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The Family Business
CorteLoyal to the LandFred Corte keeps busy farming these days, despite saying once that he had plans to retire. The Corte family legacy...
A Valentine to Mobile
The city's rich heritage inspires an award-winning author's heartfelt love letter.We love you, Mobile. We love majestic oak trees on Government Street, ...