Tag: February 2026
Restaurant Review: The Royal Scam
Since its doors opened in 2006, The Royal Scam has nimbly evolved with the times, placing a renewed focus on dinner service with an elevated menu and ambiance.
The Story Behind the Beautiful 1856 Chart of Mobile Bay
While long since superseded by revisions and new maps, the 1856 United States Coastal Survey chart remains one of the most beautiful and meticulous ever produced of our magnificent Mobile Bay.
Ask McGehee: Did the actress Sarah Bernhardt ever visit Mobile?
Of all the famous actors to visit Mobile during the 1800s, none of them had quite the experience here that French actress Sarah Bernhardt had during her 1881 visit.
Little Sisters of the Poor: 125 Years of Service
For 125 years, the Little Sisters of the Poor have served Mobile’s low-income senior community in the same Midtown location.
All Hail the Humble Sweet Potato
In honor of National Sweet Potato Month, we dive into the history of Alabama's official vegetable and share some of our favorite sweet potato recipes.
February 2026: 4 Local Restaurant Dishes to Try
From deviled eggs at The Noble South to the Brunswick Stew at Meat Boss, here’s what our food contributors are raving about this month.
How MoonPies Became a Mobile Mardi Gras Tradition
MoonPies were first developed as a snack for coal miners and then became a beloved tradition unique to Mobile Mardi Gras.
Welcoming the Navy to Mobile Mardi Gras
The Navy makes Mardi Gras part of its mission year after year, and many locals love to play host.
Inside Hallet & Mary Rose DeMouy’s NYE Double Wedding
Engaged within months of each other, the DeMouy sisters married their grooms in a New Year's Eve double wedding for the ages.
Sarah Catherine Cumpton & Jacob Hayes Williamson
Catherine and Jacob were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on November 22, 2025.