The ribeyes and filets sizzle on the grill at Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879 the night of FEB 10th 2026. The people enjoying a delicious meal prepared by Lodge members are volunteers including U.S. Marines who help run the eastern shore’s Toys for Tots program. Each year, Toys for Tots collects toys to be donated to…
For the 24th year, the Mystic Mutts of Revelry parade winds through downtown Fairhope FEB 7th 2026. Paws of Oz is this year’s theme. It’s hard to tell who has more fun – the pets or the humans. Although fun is what this event emphasizes, it’s important to remember that there’s a serious side to…
Yet another Gulf coast resident who’s happy to see warmer weather…
𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙮: Strong north winds blowing for days have driven water out of Mobile Bay, leaving large areas of Bay floor exposed. Eastern shore residents brave the cold wind FEB 1st 2026 to walk on the Bay floor and even engage in ice slushball fights, a sight that’s not…
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…
