Enormous, fluffy, gorgeous spring dresses flanked by dapper gentlemen dressed in their Sunday best. On the sidelines politicians stumped and while crowds flocked to food, drink and fellowship. The … more

Initially, Coletta Bailey collected letters. She was fascinated with the letters her uncles had sent home from the front lines of World War I. They were windows into history and the personal … more

With a quick spin on her heels and a cold glance sideways at the U.S. delegation, the representative of North Korea addressed the room. “North Korea would remind you it only takes one nuclear … more

Morphing into a mythical creature with all the power of the universe is tough. It requires finesse and careful wording. Members of Fairhope High School’s Literary Magazine pitched in to … more

Caroline Lindsey has been collecting antique hats her entire life. Now, the stacks of top hats, derby and fedoras are the base of her new business – creating witch’s hats. Lindsey, of Gulf … more

Family pets are loveable, devoted and for some Little Lagoon residents the newest member of their family may just help to filter thousands of gallons of water in the lagoon and later, Mobile Bay. … more

Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free statewide weight-loss program designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. Since the first competition in 2007, Alabamians have … more

Surrounded by the pageantry of the Mobile Carnival Museum, the women of S.E.L.F. take a moment to dine, fellowship and re-connect. It’s a rare instance of stillness for the group of 90 women … more

Gerald Riddley and Jearlean Petrey Stowe were married Dec. 30, 1967 at First Baptist Church in Foley with the late Rev. Bryant Scott officiating. The Stowes celebrated their 50th wedding … more

Kelsey Boothe wants to be a nurse. Some naysayers might say as a teen with a disability, that dream is impossible. But at Thomas Hospital’s Project SEARCH, Kelsey is learning ways to adjust her … more