History Museum Talk to Reveal New Research on Mobile Mardi Gras Founder Joe Cain
A researcher's newly uncovered details about Joe Cain, founder of Mobile's modern Mardi Gras, were set to be shared at a History Museum lecture.
USA Endowment Grows to $141.9 Million After Strong Investment Year
University of South Alabama trustees learned the school's endowment grew to $141.9 million after a 10.43 percent investment return in fiscal 2014.
Mobile Historic Commission Honors St. Mary Catholic Renovation and Oakleigh Research
The Mobile Historic Development Commission honored the St. Mary Catholic Church renovation and research into Oakleigh's Cook's House at its annual awards.
Mobile’s Annual Think Pink Tea Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mobile's annual Think Pink Tea returns to Geri Moulton Children's Park, opening breast cancer awareness month with a free fashion show honoring survivors.
Daphne Aerospace Engineer Trades Missile Defense for Homegrown Crafts and Algae Research
Daphne native Elizabeth Hayes moved from designing missile defense software to algae research while building a local crafters marketplace back home.
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.
Mobile Police Investigate Assault Report at Mobile Infirmary Involving Patient Under Anesthesia
Mobile police are investigating a patient's report of an assault at Mobile Infirmary while she was still recovering from anesthesia.
Shark Sightings Near Orange Beach Prompt Questions From Worried Swimmers
Researchers explain what caused a cluster of shark sightings near Perdido Pass and Orange Beach that closed swimming areas and rattled beachgoers.
USA Foundation Adds $2 Million in Gifts, Assets Climb Past $319 Million
The University of South Alabama Foundation approved $2 million in new contributions to the Mobile school as its total assets topped $319 million.
Study Ranks Alabama Counties, and Flags Mobile’s Juvenile Arrests
An 80-page Alabama State University study ranked all 67 counties on economy, health care, public safety and education, listing Mobile County with the state's highest number of juvenile arrests.