Iron Hand Brewing Celebrates Grand Opening in Mobile’s De Tonti Square
Iron Hand Brewing Co. celebrates its grand opening Jan. 18 in a renovated former church in Mobile's De Tonti Square, debuting house-brewed beers alongside a full kitchen menu.
Oakleigh Belles Launch Petition to Keep Historic Mobile Museum Open
Members of the Historic Mobile Preservation Society are pushing back against plans to close Oakleigh House Museum, the antebellum-era mansion that gives Mobile’s Oakleigh Garden Historic District its name, and…
Mobile Council Delays Vote on Old Seaman’s Hotel Apartments, Extends Carnival Cruise Deal
The Mobile City Council delayed a vote on converting the old Seaman's Hotel into 67 downtown apartments while approving an extended Carnival cruise ship contract and a new Auburn University…
New Federal Courthouse Designed as ‘Bridge’ for Downtown Mobile
Architects unveiled plans for an $89.3 million federal courthouse meant to connect downtown Mobile's business district with the De Tonti Square Historic District.
Hundreds of Unmarked Graves at Old Searcy Hospital in Mount Vernon Slowly Fading From History
A forgotten cemetery on the grounds of the former Searcy Hospital in Mount Vernon holds hundreds of unnamed graves and almost no surviving records.
Historic Admiral Semmes Hotel Launches 15-Day Furniture Sale Ahead of Downtown Mobile Renovation
The historic Admiral Semmes Hotel in downtown Mobile has opened a 15-day furniture liquidation sale, the first step toward a planned renovation of the 1940s landmark.
Mobile County Schools Approve $2.8 Million Deal to Restore Barton Academy
Mobile County's school board approved a $2.8 million contract to renovate the historic Barton Academy and the nearby Yerby School buildings.
Carolina Hall: The Spring Hill Mansion Modeled After an Ancient Greek Landmark
Tucked among the oaks of Spring Hill stands one of Mobile’s most architecturally unusual historic homes: Carolina Hall, a three-level mansion whose design traces back nearly 2,000 years to ancient…
Restored Little Colt Statue Returns to Spanish Plaza After Decades-Long Journey
MOBILE, Ala. — One of downtown Mobile’s most beloved pieces of public art is heading back to its longtime home. The Little Colt, a bronze statue gifted to Mobile by…
Crescent Theater Debuts $8 Weekend Matinees in Downtown Mobile, Starting With ‘Up in the Air’
The historic Crescent Theater on Dauphin Street is adding 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees at $8 a ticket, kicking off the new weekend schedule with the George Clooney film…