A US Coast Guard CASA HC-144B Ocean Sentry makes a low pass along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay AUG 9TH 2026. Moving at a ground speed of 159 knots or 182 mph, the aircraft is captured about 1,325 feet up as it passes over the Fairhope pier. The Ocean Sentry is considered particularly effective…
When the prospect of a good steak enters our minds, Colleen and I wind up stopping in at Fairhopeβs Char 32, the place we feel never disappoints. Known for its high quality beef, we consider Char 32 one of the best places you can go for a great steak. My choice is the ribeye ($42),…
Chad Kirtland might be on to something. Kirtland, who owns Fairhopeβs Rouxster Cafe and Catering, offers culinary road trips to different parts of the country from inside his cafe on S Section St. No travel documents needed, just bring your appetite and an interest in the history of foods from around the region. The format…
A US Navy TH-73A Thrasher flies along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay late Sunday morning JUL 26 2026. Built in Pennsylvania by Leonardo USA, the Thrasher is used for training pilots for the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The Navyβs first Thrasher enters service in AUG 2021 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field…
Twelve people take the pledge JUL 23 2026, becoming the newest members of Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879. The organizationβs member count stands at 545 with more applications coming in. When asked why they decide to apply for membership, the new members have a common answer: They are looking for opportunities to volunteer and feel that…
Members of the Sons of American Legion Post 199 spend the evening of JUL 20 2026 enjoying the breeze from Tropical Storm Bertha while throwing burgers and Conecuh sausage on the grill. Organizers say they wanted to have a fun gathering to allow members to socialize and enjoy the sunset over Mobile Bay as well…
ππͺπ£ππ π©πππ© πππ©π¨ π©ππ π¨π₯π€π©: When Colleen and I stop in at Rouxster for lunch today, choosing what we want doesnβt take long. My old favorite, the crab cake sandwich ($16), jumps out at me off the menu. Colleen chooses the spinach berry salad ($13), which you can also get with a protein for a…
ππππ§ππ€π₯π π₯πͺπ©π¨ π©ππ ππ€π€π πππ π€π£ ππ€π§ π©ππ ππ€πͺπ§π©π: No shortage of flavorful options for a delicious 250th Fourth of July meal around the eastern shore Saturday. Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879, VFW Post 5660 and American Legion Post 199 will be serving a variety of plates including ribs, chicken, pork and fish plus sides. Sale…
The last market for spring winds down with a good turnout and generous selection of vegetables, sweets, locally raised beef, seafood, baked goods and more. Sponsored by the City of Fairhope, the market returns in Septemberβ¦
Colleen and I slip into Fairhopeβs R Bistro for dinner on a recent weekend. Although the menu has several options that tempt (including a redfish special the night we showed up), we both wind up ordering the Beef Stroganoff ($20). Between the tender, flavorful beef and the accompanying pastry shell, this is one delicious dish….
