Owner Sells Off Furnishings From Historic Magee Farm Civil War Surrender Site
The owner of Kushla's Magee Farm, one of only three Civil War surrender sites still standing, is selling its antiques after years of financial strain.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Faces Funding Crisis After Losing City Support
The Gulf Coast Exploreum in downtown Mobile faces a funding crisis after losing city support and a BP settlement grant, cutting its budget nearly in half.
Historic Magee Farm Treasures Find New Home in Downtown Mobile Shop
A downtown Mobile antique dealer is selling roughly 1,000 pieces from the historic Magee Farm homestead in Kushla, including a $3,800 painting.
Ladd-Peebles Stadium Board Weighs Fixes After Heat, Transit Problems at Record Crowd
Ladd-Peebles Stadium officials in Mobile are considering more water stations and better bus routing after heat problems hit a record football crowd.
Oakleigh Mansion to Close Temporarily for Tour Overhaul
The Oakleigh Mansion in Mobile will close for nine weeks this fall so staff can overhaul its historic home tour using newly uncovered archival research.
Sinkhole Beneath Eslava Street Railroad Crossing Has Mobile Officials Digging for Answers
A sinkhole beneath the Eslava Street railroad crossing in Mobile has city and CSX crews investigating its cause as a local business loses customers.
Fairhope’s Panini Pete Wins Liquor License for New Sunset Pointe Restaurant at Fly Creek Marina
Fairhope chef Pete Blohme got council approval to open Sunset Pointe, a new restaurant replacing the shuttered Fly Creek Cafe at Fly Creek Marina.
Downtown Mobile’s Toilet Paper Parade Draws Biggest Labor Day Crowd in Years
The 69th annual Labor Day parade through downtown Mobile drew its largest crowd in years, with 2,000 marchers and 17 union floats.
Downtown Mobile Cyclists Test-Ride Fresh Bike Lanes on St. Louis Street
About 150 cyclists turned out in downtown Mobile to try freshly painted bike lanes along St. Louis Street during a Sunday afternoon flash ride event.
Cyclists and Pedestrians Rally for Safer Streets in Downtown Mobile
Cyclists and walkers gathered on newly paved St. Louis Street in downtown Mobile to push for safer, more bike- and pedestrian-friendly streets.