More Southern Souls
I can’t believe it’s been thirteen years since this became a parade. My daughter still makes us do it
“I couldn't sleep because I heard kids playing in my yard. I got up and hollered at 'em. They went to cryin’. I felt...
I’m starting the KCBs: King Cake Babies
"I'm starting the KCBs: King Cake Babies. But it's more than king cake babies. It's Baby Spice. Ice Ice Baby. Baby...
Like any self-respecting Mobilian, we have a closet full of beads
Joseph: Like any self-respecting Mobilian, we have a closet full of beads. At some point you ask yourself: Do I have a...
We were laid off during COVID and had to do something
Mandi: I grew up in Mobile and moved to Los Angeles to be an actress–it pulls on your heart to go west and try. I...
I’ve been riding horses in Mardi Gras parades for about 30 years
“My horse’s name is Rascal. I started riding horses when I was seven. My grandaddy had a horse, but it threw him....
I’m an old retired guy living my best life
"I'm an old retired guy living my best life. I was in the Marines for 20 years; then I got my PhD in computer science....
We’ve been together nine years, married five. He’s the best thing I’ve ever found
Justin: “I moved to Mobile from Mississippi and didn't know anyone. I got into a Mardi Gras organization and...
I have been at rock bottom and know how it feels to be homeless
“I grew up on the prison grounds at Parchman Prison in Mississippi. My dad was a warden, and my mom was a nurse. A few...
Baseball Gloves Needed
Baseball gloves needed We shared Rev. Willie Burns’ story a few months ago and readers and organizations donated...
I’ve wanted my own art gallery for almost twenty years
“I was a stay-at-home mom with four beautiful girls. I’m going through a divorce and just opened this art gallery and...
I was an Uber driver and saw the needs of the riders when I picked them up
“I see needs and have to do something about them. I've had my grandson since he was nine months old. My daughter was...
Vietnam, Seniors over 90 and Brushes with Elvis. Send me your stories.
This is the 10th year of Our Southern Souls, and I want to save and share stories that are part of our history and...