Behind the Scenes: Local Extras Recall ‘Close Encounters’ Memories
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the filming of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” in the Bay area in 1976, step on set and back in time with some of the extras who joined the film crew for one brief, hot summer.
Exploring the Early Days of Orange Beach
A lifelong native of Orange Beach takes us back to the early days of the sandy resort town and shares its little-known history.
Ask McGehee: Who was John Craft?
Historian Tom McGehee shares the story of John Craft, a four-term state senator who began his political career as the youngest member of the Mobile City Council.
The Cuba: ‘No One Dreamed of Danger’
What was expected to be a pleasant seafaring excursion aboard the Cuba turned into a frightening encounter with a storm.
Remembering Pelican Pointe
A unique vision transformed a formerly dilapidated bar into one of Mobile Bay’s most beloved institutions.
Mobile’s Only Admired Carpetbagger
Most Northerners who relocated South were looked upon with disdain, but one managed to win the hearts of Mobilians.
The Legacy of the Junior League of Mobile’s Iconic Cookbooks
Past Junior League of Mobile presidents reflect on a collection of cookbooks that preserved local recipes and left a legacy.
Flashback: ‘Recipe Jubilee!’ Cookbook, 1964
Travel back to the 1960s to the release and success of The Junior League of Mobile's first cookbook, "Recipe Jubilee!"
The Tale of Mobile’s Last Duel
Against legal or public approval, two former friends declared there was only one way to settle their grievances and defend their individual honor.
Photo Flashback: Montrose Post Office, 1908
Take a visit to Montrose's historic post office built in 1890 by Postmaster Ida B. Marshall.
