Bay Briefs: Friday, 02/03

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mobilebaymag.com staff

Does Mobile Really Have “The Original Mardi Gras,” Or Not?

David A. Bagwell

Ask McGehee: The former Higgins Mortuary

I remember a Spanish-looking building that housed a funeral home on Government Street. It's long gone, but I always wondered about the structure's history.

Tom McGehee

Break out the Bubbly

A primer on the fizzy drink preps the palate for the sparkling social season to come. Plus, recipes for cheerful accompaniments.

Sallye Irvine

The Bridges of Mobile County

Throughout modern history, many architectural masterpieces have hovered over our murky tides, linking passengers from shore to shore without prohibiting waterway commerce.

John S. Sledge

Spotlight on Chris Francis

Certified Arborist

Mallory Boykin

Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule

Your go-to guide for this year's Mardi Gras festivities

Treasured Jewels

Relics of the past survive in a new art form.

Kathie Farnell

Tastings: Kitchen on George

Sallye Irvine samples local restaurants.

Sallye Irvine

Port City (Trivial) Pursuit - The Answers

Wait, wait! Go back and take the quiz before you look at the answers.