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HISTORAMA MEMORIES

On August’s Endpiece, featuring the Alabama Historama that opened May 15, 1966, alongside the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

“I begged my folks to take me not long after the Alabama Historama came to Mobile. It was a work in progress, but I loved every minute. I sent grass-cutting money and shoeshine money to the fund to get it moved a long time ago. I visit the park every year on the way to the coast.”

- Randy Routt

“I remember staying at that motel [located on the property] with my nephew and my parents when I was a kid in the late 70s and early 80s when we would go visit my family. We also ate at the restaurant, and my nephew ordered frog legs and ate them! I had wondered for a long time what happened to the motel and restaurant.” - Denise Benson

“I wonder if the train tracks are still there...” - Josh Johnson

KUDOS TO THE KIDS

On August’s feature, “Wonder Kids,” profiling 13 of the Bay area’s most talented teens

“I already want to be friends with all of them. What rad kids we have these days!” - Courtney Matthews “Impressive. Keep working hard and enjoy the results.” - Katrina Yarbrough Catlin

“I love this article! So glad you do this for these amazing students.” - Brenda Ferguson

“Congratulations. Your hard work is being recognized! Great job.” - Bonnie Gregory

“It’s good to see people doing great things in this city.” - Gable Brown

“Sounds like consistency, diligence and perseverance.” - John Adams REIMAGINING WEEKNIGHTS

On August Bay Tables, “Weeknight Rush,” featuring four families’ go-to weeknight recipes

“All of these meals look incredible.” - Deborah Hoffman Smith

REMEMBERING MOBILE’S “RENAISSANCE WOMAN”

On August’s Ask McGehee, featuring Emma Roche

“She lived across the street from me when I was a very young child. She was a very sweet lady and I remember they had a home on Mon Louis Island and spent time there painting some of the Creoles. Beautiful pictures.” -Ann Largay Torbert

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS As the air gets colder, the social scene gets hotter. Go online for our list of the Top 10 Things to Do in October, including local Oktoberfest celebrations, comedy shows, spooky Halloween festivities, fundraisers and plenty of fall-inspired activities for the whole family. Get out and enjoy October! HAUNTED HALLS To get in the Halloween spirit, we’re sharing some of Mobile Bay’s spookiest locations and a few reallife ghost stories.

SAVORY SOUPS Fall weather calls for comfort foods. Go online for a compilation of exquisite soup recipes to keep you warm until spring rolls back around. MARRIED IN MOBILE In honor of our 2022 Bridal Issue, we’re sharing a list of 10 tell-tale signs you are at a South Alabama wedding. Spoiler – SEC football schedules may be involved.

PUT A RING ON IT Just engaged? Share your proposal story, and we’ll feature your engagement online. BEHIND THE SCENES Connect with us on Instagram to see exclusive behind the scenes footage of our October feature photoshoots.

A CLASSIC BAY-AREA WEDDING // PHOTO BY ELIZABETH GELINEAU

CREEPY HAUNTS IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SWEET POTATO SOUP // PHOTO BY ELIZABETH GELINEAU

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