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

When Kevin Hines was 19 he attempted to end his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He survived. Now he travels the globe advocating for improved mental health access and to … more

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

You know Radney Foster. You know his stories. The legendary songwriter has penned hits for Keith Urban, The Dixie Chicks, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Marc Broussard, Hootie & The … more

They danced. They swooned. They cheered intensely as soldiers and former Olympians told their stories. Last week at Fairhope Intermediate School’s Black History program every student was urged and … more

Trees, astronomy, chemistry and biology - the students at Fairhope Intermediate School know their science and they have the medals to prove it. This weekend the 22 member team placed second … more

Jack Marlow of Boy Scout Troop 47, in Fairhope, has earned the William T. Hornaday award, given to scouts who make significant contributions to conservation. Marlow, a freshman at Fairhope High … more

NEW YORK — It was a dream come true for 12-year-old Brooklyn Kyzar, who is set to compete on the Kids Baking Championship, set to begin airing Monday, Jan. 7 on Food Network at 8 p.m. … more

You can paint. You can sew. You can draw. Artist Dawn Wilson firmly believes that everyone has artistic talent. They just haven’t let it out yet. “I love to bring it out of people and say, … more