History Museum of Mobile Unveils Rare MacKenzie Collection From India
The History Museum of Mobile debuts its largest self-produced exhibit yet, showcasing rare photographs and paintings by Mobile-born artist Roderick MacKenzie.
Famous Mobilian You Should Know: Roderick D. MacKenzie, Orphan Who Became a World Traveling Artist
Orphaned in Mobile, artist Roderick D. MacKenzie went on to paint rajahs and tigers in India before dying nearly penniless in his own hometown.
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.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.
Battleship Memorial Park to Honor Late Senator Jeremiah Denton on His Birthday
Battleship Memorial Park is hosting a celebration of the life of Mobile native and former U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton on his 90th birthday.
Oakleigh Neighbors Rally to Save a Beloved Oak Limb in Mobile
A complaint to Mobile's 311 line asked the city to remove a low-hanging oak limb at Washington Square, but Oakleigh residents pushed back.
Mobile Native Laverne Cox Rises to Hollywood Fame, With Her Mother Cheering Quietly From Home
As Mobile native Laverne Cox earns Hollywood recognition, her mother, a retired Mobile County teacher, remains her proudest and quietest fan.
Mobile-Born Writer Albert Murray Honored in New York Magazine’s ‘9 Over 90’ Feature
A Mobile native who has spent more than half a century shaping American letters and jazz criticism from New York City is getting fresh recognition this month. The Oct. 4…
Memorial Day Ceremony at Mobile National Cemetery to Honor the Fallen
The South Alabama Veterans' Council held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery on Virginia Street in Mobile, with a World War II Marine featured in two acclaimed…
Nodine Resigns County Commission Seat; Special Election Set for July 13
Stephen Nodine's resignation from the Mobile County Commission ended the impeachment case against him and set off a scramble for the District 2 seat, with a special election scheduled for…