Spotlight on Melvin Shepard
 Some people describe Melvin Shepard as a two-legged fish. Others call him a water baby. The aquatic coordinator for the city of Orange Beach simply says, “I love...
Lacrosse
A series of fortunate events brought lacrosse to lower Alabama. Only four years ago, the sport was practically nonexistent in our area. Now, the fledgling Lower Alabama...
50 things You Didn’t Know About the Port City
1Hail to the Chief. Mobile’s first five mayors were called presidents. They were appointed, not elected.2More presidents, more hail. Five U.S. Heads of State — Theodore Roosevelt,...
Old Iron
For the agriculturally inclined, there must be something almost tender and seductive about restoring antique tractors. It has to be better than my own fantasies about my first...
Mind, Body, Soul
MindThese sages and scientists have devoted their skills and knowledge to the wholeness of others.More Than Words • Linda ColcloughSometimes people in pain need a creative outlet to process...
Reviving Songs of the Civil War
The Satsuma-based string band Kracker Dan dresses in flamboyant Civil War-era clothes and plays old-time tunes, some of which listeners may recognize from childhood. However, don't write...
House Lift
Bill Youngblood always knew he wanted to take on the challenge of moving a house. So, when a historic Spring Hill place went up for sale at a...
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The Family Business
CorteLoyal to the LandFred Corte keeps busy farming these days, despite saying once that he had plans to retire. The Corte family legacy spurs this Baldwin County man...
A Valentine to Mobile
The city's rich heritage inspires an award-winning author's heartfelt love letter.We love you, Mobile. We love majestic oak trees on Government Street, hot summer nights at BayBears...
Spotlight on Stephen Toomey
Stephen Toomey sells fun. His store, Toomey's Mardi Gras, deals in a magnificent array of colorful beads, masks and other glittering carnival paraphernalia. Stephen's parents, ...
