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Little John & Nicholas Mongoula: Navigating Freedom in Colonial Mobile

Learn how two Port City men of color made a living — and made their mark — during Revolutionary-era Mobile.

Seafood Gumbo

Historian John Sledge shares his grandmother's classic seafood gumbo recipe.

Summer Reading List for Days by the Sea

John Sledge recounts his dad's affinity for the water, and his favorite nautical books and movies.

A Historian’s Restoration Wish List Ten Years On

A decade ago, MB asked historian John Sledge to share his personal restoration wish list. Happily, the intervening decade has been a strong one for historic preservation in Mobile. Allow us as a brief review of the successes of the past 10 years and a look at what remains in peril.

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.

The History of Downtown Mobile’s Wooden Streets

Before the Port City was overtaken by asphalt, an unexpected material provided an excellent resource to pave the city’s streets.

Mobile Bay’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

The numbers don't lie! According to the analytics, these are the stories Mobile Bay readers couldn't get enough of this year.

Top 10 Things to Do in August 2025

From Tiki Week to the Grand Summer Ball, here are the top local events you won't want to miss this month.

Celebrating 20 Years of ‘Ask McGehee’ with Historian Tom McGehee

In celebration of 20 years of Ask McGehee, MB sat down with historian Tom McGehee to learn about his favorite historical moments, best audience reactions and secrets behind his successful monthly column.

The History and Heyday of the Isle Dauphine Club

The legendary mid-century modern social club has long been a beacon of fun in the sun by the sea for generations of locals.

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The Life and Legacy

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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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