Square Dancing
May 02 2008
Around the world countries seem to have their own folk dances...passed town from generation to generation and enjoyed especially in rural areas. For the United States, our folk dance is probably the square dance...but it's moved to the city!
Better Mileage in a Bottle?
April 28 2008
The price of gas, green cars vs. gas guzzlers, dependence on foreign oil...subjects that provoke never-ending discussion. But what if there were a simple way to make all combustion engines use less fuel? A local man is sure he can do just that.
Fiesta Barbershop Chorus
April 24 2008
There seems no end to the variety of modern music, but some kinds from simpler times still have great appeal. For example, lend an ear to the Fiesta Barbershop Chorus just down County Road 5.
Wood Flowers
April 08 2008
A house made from blocks of snow is called an igloo. Boots made from rubber are called galoshes. So what do you call flowers made from wood?How about "interesting, durable, and attracive?"
Students Pay It Forward
April 03 2008
Four churches, six retirement facilities, and twelve other schools, charities, and public service groups have all gotten a helping hand the past few months. You might be surprised to learn whose hands did all that helping.
Government Str Methodist Church
April 01 2008
Its nickname is "The Bee Hive" suggesting sending out swarms that create new colonies, or rather, congregations, in the community. It's a Church that's been a bee hive of activity for over 150 years.
Kite Flier
March 28 2008
Being told to go fly a kite would be an insult to most of us...but there are some of us who think that is a great idea, especially if the wind's up.
The Mennonites
March 17 2008
You have probably not noticed them, but for over two years they've worked countless hours along the Gulf Coast, living their motto...to "respond, rebuild, restore." Now, they are just about finished and ready to move on.
More Than Just Beaches
February 29 2008
In television talk you live in a double market...a viewing area dominated by two cities, Mobile and Pensacola. They are similar in many ways, but each has many special features uniquely its own. Pensacola has spectacular beaches...and much more.
Fairhope, Alabama
February 22 2008
Fairhope celebrates it centennial in 2008; that's when the Municipal Government was formed. But the town was organized and named in 1894...in Des Moines, Iowa. It was only later that the Coastal Alabama site was chosen for city.