Category Archives: Mobile Alabama

William Bruce discusses Mobile, Alabama and the Gulf Coast region.

Were There Welsh Explorers on the Shores of Mobile Bay 300 Years Before Columbus “Discovered” America?

Posted on August 31, 2020 by William Bruce

Local legend says Prince Madoc and his band of Welsh explorers were on the shores of Mobile Bay over 300 years before Columbus “discovered” America. Continue reading →

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What’s With Camden, Alabama? Is There Something in the Water?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by William Bruce

As of this month, little Camden, Alabama now claims an incumbent United States Senator, an incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alabama, and now the President of the University of Alabama. What is it about Camden? Continue reading →

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90-Year Old Coppersmith Still Turning Out Lanterns

Posted on December 22, 2011 by William Bruce

When Bill Paulk opened his coppersmith company in 1985 at age 64 he says it was as “a retirement business.” Now 26 years later at age 90, Paulk gives no hint of real retirement. He is still handcrafting copper lanterns. Continue reading →

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An Adventure Into Prehistoric Alabama

Posted on December 12, 2011 by William Bruce

Deep in the heart of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta lies a mysterious island, studied for centuries by explorers, archeologists and historians. As the crow flies, the island is only 24 miles north of downtown Mobile, Alabama. But by other measures, it’s eons away. The site is accessible only by boat. Continue reading →

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