Ashton Smith was barked at for stepping on the grass, “just this much” she says holding her fingers inches apart. Her drill instructor demanded she apologize to the sea of green for the injustice … more

FOLEY - Stronger, resilient homes are edging into the mainstream across America and more homebuilders are embracing construction techniques that are proven to withstand Mother Nature’s severe … more

At its annual meeting on June 30, the Alabama State Bar recognized Fairhope attorney Sam W. Irby of Irby & Heard, P.C. as the 143rd president of the 18,200-member organization. “It is my honor … more

ABOVE THE ATLANTIC OCEAN – Charging into the heart of a hurricane aboard an enormous, lumbering military aircraft is initially, dare I say it, boring. The call comes less than 24 hours out. … more

Take the risk. That is Angel Madera Jr.’s mantra. The photographer turned local Facebook page rock star says a cancer scare made him realize he was too comfortable, too disconnected. In … more

Farmers have a limited window to sell the food they pick each day. Consumers don’t always have time to visit the farmer’s market and then prepare that fresh food at home. Fly Away Farm … more

Elberta High School Band Director Josh Cockrell tromps up and down the line of musicians. His face and hair is damp under the August sun. As he passes each student their expressions are a mix of … more

The challenge for young engineers at Fairhope Intermediate School was to identify a problem, and, invent a device to fix it. And boy, did sixth grader ClaraBella Huckleberry have a problem. … more

There are 81 days of summer vacation in Baldwin County. Today is day number five. How many times have your kids complained they were bored so far? We can help. We’ve compiled a list of 81 free … more

Jeffrey Joseph Harbuck, 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama and former resident of Brundidge, Alabama, entered into heavenly rest on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born Sept. 4, 1957 in Englewood, … more