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Ask McGehee: What was the cause of the great explosion in Mobile at the end...

Although the war had ended with Mobile largely unscathed, that all changed at 2:15 p.m. on May 26, 1865. An explosion larger than any imagined during the wars rocked the city.

New Mobile Tree Trail: Sharing the love for Mobile’s Nature and Past

See this updated trail featuring the 15 trees that best represent our beautiful and diverse city.

2024 Mobile Bay Magazine Bucket List

There is no excuse for being bored in 2024. Take advantage of everything Mobile and Baldwin counties have to offer, and check them off as you go!

Ask McGehee: Who was the British nobleman who served as king of Mobile’s Mardi...

The only British-born monarch of Mobile’s Mardi Gras was Arthur Shirley Benn. The year was 1896, but he served under the name of “Emperor of Joy” rather than King Felix.

The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick

An unmistakable sea of kelly green coats and Irish flags parade down the streets of downtown Mobile every March 17. Now in its seventh decade, the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick are just as lively as they have always been, preserving their history while bringing smiles and a little Irish luck to Mobile.

The History of the Excelsior Band

Dating back to 1883, the Excelsior Band has been delighting Mobilians for generations and breaking barriers along the way.

The Side Hall with Wing – The Ultimate Mobile Townhouse

With plenty of space for entertaining and for privacy, this distinctive home design was popular with Mobile’s oldest families.

The Duval Scandal

This scandal of love and property is just as juicy 198 years after the fact.

Preserving Mobile’s History with Restore Mobile

Take a walk in Sydney Betbeze's shoes as she fights to preserve the historic districts of Mobile.

The History of Yellow Fever in Mobile

An airtight coffin is the ominous symbol of a city paralyzed by a fearsome disease.

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The Life and

Legacy of

Jimmy Buffett

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