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Felix's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant: Feel Like Royalty

If you think you’ve had the best seafood ever, think again: if you haven’t tried dining at Felix’s, you haven’t had the full-fledged experience of dining like a royal.

T. Jensen Lacey

Jul 29, 2026

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Community Endeavors

One Possible Secret Behind Baldwin County’s High Literacy Rate

In looking over literacy rates by county in Alabama, Baldwin County’s is 4% higher than the state average (86%).

T. Jensen Lacey

Jul 1, 2026

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People & Business Profiles

Allegiant: It's The Only Way To Fly!

After reading that the Nevada-based airline Allegiant was adding a route between Gulf Shores and Huntsville, I was ecstatic: the Rocket City is where many of my family members live.

T. Jensen Lacey

Jun 3, 2026

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Epicurean Delights

Gambino's Italian Grill Celebrates 50th Anniversary

This month, Gambino’s Italian Grill is celebrating its 50th year, and not just its 50th year to be in operation, but to be operated by three generations of the same family.

T. Jensen Lacey

May 20, 2026

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Community Endeavors

Graham Creek Nature Preserve: It's Out of This World!

I love stories about women who turn setbacks into opportunities, making lemonade out of lemons, if you will. In Sally Stringfellows case, she made a champagne crab bisque! A single mother with 2 young girls, she needed to figure out a way to make ends meet.

T. Jensen Lacey

May 6, 2026

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Epicurean Delights

Ruby Slipper Café: Especially for Brunch Lovers

If brunch is one of your favorite meals of the day, you’re in luck: The Ruby Slipper Café, located at 100 N. Royal Street in Mobile will fit the bill nicely.

T. Jensen Lacey

Mar 25, 2026

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Epicurean Delights

The Dew Drop Inn: Mobile's Oldest Restaurant

Located at 1808 Old Shell Road, the Dew Drop Inn has survived hurricanes, recessions, inflation, and a pandemic. There’s a reason it is Mobile’s oldest dining establishment: it’s just that good.

T. Jensen Lacey

Mar 18, 2026

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Events That Inspire

History Museum of Mobile - A Trip Back in Time!

Now that Mardi Gras is over and the Lenten season is upon us, it’s time to do something constructive and entertaining with the kids. The perfect place to go is the History Museum of Mobile.

T. Jensen Lacey

Feb 18, 2026

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T. Jensen Lacey

Lacey specializes in history and travel writing and is author of a series of "tour-able history" books, including AMAZING ALABAMA: THE BICENTENNIAL EDITION. Lacey is author of 23 published books and 17 anthologies, including New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her latest, a cookbook, is one she began writing in 1981. Titled Around Our Southern Table, it contains recipes from four generations of Southern cooks and was completed with encouragement from friend and fellow author Rick Bragg. From 1990 through 2005, Lacey was a military correspondent, covering the activities of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles). Lacey is also a freelance journalist and has published nearly 900 articles for newspapers and magazines. Her articles have appeared in publications including Southern Living and Vanderbilt Magazine.