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Ask McGehee: Who was Emma Roche?
Emma Langdon Roche (1878 - 1945) once described herself as an “artist, writer, housekeeper and farmer.” In retrospect, she could well be termed Mobile’s “Renaissance Woman.”
Ask McGehee: What’s the story of the First National Bank building on St. Francis...
Although Mobile’s First National Bank will long be identified with the skyscraper which is now home to the New Year’s MoonPie, the bank had a few former homes.
Ask McGehee: Do any of the characters in HBO’s series “The Gilded Age” have...
The lead character, social climber Bertha Russell, was certainly inspired in part by Mobile-born Alva Smith Vanderbilt.
Remembering E.O. Wilson
Photographer Alex Harris reminisces on working with the Mobilian and world-famous naturalist, E.O. Wilson.
Mobile’s Original Floral Parade, 1905
A blossoming 1905 photograph offers a glimpse into the history of Mobile's Floral Parade.
Mardi Gras with the Experts
Six Mardi Gras superfans share their tips for enjoying the season.
Krewe of Kindness
An organization founded in 2018 uses Mardi Gras magic to promote special needs inclusivity in Coastal Alabama.
Ask McGehee: What’s the story behind Downtown’s long-forgotten St. Andrew Hotel?
Like other hotels in Mobile, the St. Andrew flourished during severe housing shortages during World War II.
Mobile Bay’s 2022 Class of 40 Under 40
This year’s class of young, local professionals is raising the bar of success and inspiring optimism for this new year on the Bay.
Ask McGehee: Where was Mobile’s first movie theatre?
The first moving picture in Mobile was shown at the Mobile Theatre, which stood at the southeast corner of Royal and Conti streets.
