A lot of catfishing goes on at Fairhope’s VFW Post 5660 JAN 24th 2026, but no deceit is involved–just sales of fresh catfish plates, while, at the same time, a pool tournament raises money for the Post. The local cooking group Fat Boys Grilling prepares the fish, along with fries and hushpuppies. At the same…
Fairhope’s 39-room Baron’s Inn on S Mobile St (also known as the old Magnolia Inn) has gone on the market. Zoned B-3A (Tourist Resort Lodging District). List price: $5.5 million. A total of seven parcels are involved in the sale. Wise Living Real Estate LLC is the Listing Broker…
The American Legion takes its story of rebuilding, restoring and responding to community leaders around the eastern shore with a VIP breakfast the morning of JAN 15th 2026. Legion leaders share the story of the Post’s past, including the damage sustained by Hurricane Sally in 2020, how members are moving forward with projects they have…
𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨: Money changes hands during the JAN 13th 2026 member meeting of Fairhope American Legion Post 199. Members of the Sons of the Legion present a check for $5,587.50 to help the post in its recovery from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sally in SEP 2020. The money presented will go toward defraying…
Colleen and I stop in at Thyme on Section for dinner JAN 10th 2026. We start with appetizers of Truffle Fries ($9) along with a cup of Tuscan white bean soup ($4). With truffle oil, scallions and truffle aioli, the fries are a long time favorite and never disappoint. Neither does the soup, which contains…
𝙄 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙙 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩: Some restaurants jump right out at you with easy to see signs or prime locations. Others are not so visible. When I first see Rouxster on S Section St, I assume that–since catering is what they advertise–a sit-down restaurant is not what…
How much does it cost to live in Fairhope? You can see how the eastern shore real estate market performs month by month during 2025 with our video report just below. You’ll also see about what’s becoming more and more of a factor for some homeowners trying to sell their properties. We hope you find…
Elks care: 80 food boxes and toys for 140 kids in Baldwin county… Members of Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879 load toys DEC 16th 2025 as part of their annual participation in the Toys for Tots program with the U.S. Marine Reserves… The Elks is a private, benevolent organization whose members regularly launch projects to help…
The American flag at Fairhope’s pier flies at half staff DEC 16th 2025 in memory of Ella Cook, the 19-year-old student who was one of two people murdered in a DEC 13th 2025 shooting at Brown University in Providence, RI. A native of Mountain Brook, Brown is described by her pastor as “an incredible, grounded,…
It’s a busy week for members of the Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879. Over the weekend, the Elks’ annual food drive ramps up with food being brought to the Lodge and organized to help individuals and families in need. Today, members place food in boxes which will be delivered to various locations around the eastern shore….