Dauphin Islanders Rally to Save Their Little Red Schoolhouse
A group of Dauphin Island residents launched a fundraising drive to move and preserve the island's beloved little red schoolhouse, aiming to turn the 1930s building into a heritage and…
Inside Fort Conde Inn: How a Crumbling Mobile Landmark Became a Boutique Getaway
Fort Conde Inn in downtown Mobile turned a decaying 1836 mansion into a boutique bed-and-breakfast in the historic village.
Malbis Documentary Preserved the Story of a Greek Colony in Baldwin County
A 2014 documentary traced the history of Malbis Plantation, a Greek immigrant community whose legacy remains visible in Baldwin County.
Murphy High School Seniors Join Mayor and Councilman Carroll to Paint The Loop Cannon Blue
In a show of community spirit and resilience, seniors from Murphy High School joined Mobile’s mayor and City Councilman Carroll on January 2, 2013, to repaint the iconic cannon at…
Murphy High School Seniors Join Mayor and Councilman Carroll to Paint The Loop Cannon Blue
In a show of community spirit and resilience, seniors from Murphy High School joined Mobile’s mayor and City Councilman Carroll on January 2, 2013, to repaint the iconic cannon at…
Mayor Unveils a Fresh Look for Mobile’s Historic Bienville Square
Mayor Sam Jones unveiled a series of city-funded improvements to Bienville Square, the historic heart of downtown Mobile, including new security cameras, renovated restrooms and a restored fountain.
Contractor Tilmon Brown Weighs a Run for Mobile Mayor
Mobile contractor and historic-preservation developer Tilmon Brown confirmed his interest in the mayor's office, saying he would form an exploratory committee by Labor Day.
Mobile’s Davis Avenue Recreation Center Joins the National Register
The National Park Service added Mobile's Davis Avenue Recreation Center, founded in 1921 as the city's first public recreation center for African Americans, to the National Register of Historic Places.
Mobile’s 2011 Historic Homes Tour Showcases Government Street’s Architectural Treasures
The 2011 Mobile Historic Homes Tour invited visitors to explore some of the city’s most distinguished residences and sacred spaces along Government Street, one of Mobile’s most celebrated and historically…
Ann Bedsole Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award for Historic Preservation
Mobile trailblazer Ann Smith Bedsole, the first woman elected to the Alabama Senate, was named to receive a lifetime achievement award for decades of work saving the state's and the…