Bell Ringer: The French Settlement of Mobile, Alabama. The Founding of Mobile, Alabama. Mobile, AL tour guide Eric Finley explained the founding of Mobile by the French in 1702. Description.

Alabama and France have a healthy trade relationship, but Pascal Le Deunff - the consul general of France - would like to see it grow, he said Saturday during a visit to Huntsville.

From coast to coast, antiquing enthusiasts now have the ultimate treasure map. HGTV has released a curated list of the best antique shops in all 50 states, and Alabama's standout destination is ...

The arrival of the Casket Girls Although the French women arrived first in Mobile, in 1704, they also were sent to Biloxi, Miss., in 1719, and New Orleans in 1728.

United States midfielder Tanner Tessmann completed his transfer to Lyon from Venezia on Tuesday and signed a five-year contract, becoming the French team's first American player.

The sweet scent of beignets covered in powdered sugar. The bright beads hanging from the trees. The buzzing blare of trumpets. To most, it may sound like New Orleans, but residents of this coastal ...

This new map will create a majority black voting district in Alabama but split Mobile County into two separate districts. District one will include everything south of I-10, and about 90% of the ...