MSC Florentina, a 984 foot by 131 foot container ship sailing under the flag of Panama, passes Gaillard Island on its way into the port of Mobile the morning of MAY 5th, 2025. Moving at 11 mph, the ship reports a draught (distance from water line to bottom of keel) of 44 feet while finishing…
The fish of the day at Thyme on Section is pan seared grouper served with white cheddar grits, charred bits of pineapple, pickled red onions, jalapenos, bacon, arugula and chimichurri ($39). Fresh as can be, the fish is delicious. Every bite is an adventure because of the different tastes created by the mix of ingredients….
A US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon crew flies over Fairhope several times MAY 4th 2025 while practicing touch-and-go landings at Brookley Field in Mobile. Based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the Poseidon is a maritime patrol aircraft used for anti-submarine warfare, intelligence and reconnaissance. Also available for search and rescue, Poseidons can drop and…
A US Air Force Boeing E-3 Sentry flies patterns over the eastern shore MAY 2nd 2025. Flying at an altitude of 29,000 feet or about 5.5 miles, the aircraft moves at a ground speed of 400 knots or 460 mph. The aircraft had flown to the Gulf coast from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma…
A US Navy Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher flies along the eastern shore the morning of MAY 2nd 2025. Captured about 975 feet up, the aircraft moves at a ground speed of 140 knots or 161 mph. The TH-73A is used for training aviators in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. A fleet of TH-73As is…
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches ‘n’ pickles, plus butter pecan rum cakes, locally raised beef, mushrooms. pasta and that’s not everything… About the Market: Where: Behind Fairhope Public Library When: Thursdays, 3pm-6pm 2025 dates: APR 3rd – JUN 26th
The fish aren’t biting much, but that’s okay. A gorgeous, spring-like day provides plenty of opportunity to relax and enjoy being outdoors as residents of the William F Green Alabama State Veterans Home in Bay Minette are treated to a fishing outing in Fairhope. Each year, Fairhope’s Elks Lodge 1879 teams up with Oak Hollow…
Wingfoot Two, one of Goodyear’s fleet of four blimps, passes over the Fairhope/Daphne area at midday Monday. Moving at about 55 knots or about 63 mph, the airship is captured about 1,225 feet up while heading northeast. Based near Fort Lauderdale, Wingfoot Two has the honor of being the first Goodyear blimp in over 50…
CMA CGM Melisande, a 1,098 foot by 140 foot container ship sailing under the flag of Malta, heads out of Mobile Bay the afternoon of APR 26 2025. With a draught of 39 feet, the ship moves at 12 mph while starting a day’s trip to New Orleans. According to ship manifests, CMA CGM Melisande…