Driftwood Art
Fri, June 13, 2008 - 1:45 pm
It is said Michelangelo could look at a block of marble and see the statue inside. One Gulf Coat artist can look at very ordinary objects and see them as...well, see for yourself.
Purple Martins
Tue, June 10, 2008 - 4:34 pm
For literally hundreds of years, Americans have been inviting them into their neighborhoods. They sound good, they look good, but most important...they have big appetites. They're purple martins, of course.
Zoo Story
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 4:05 pm
Between Hurricane Ivan and the Animal Planet Network, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has received a lot of attention. Now it's working toward a major move...to higher, drier, and much bigger ground. And through it all, its residents continue to delight, impress, and generally entertain.
Stilts, Part 1
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 3:17 pm
Hurricane Katrina has been declared a once-in-five-hundred-years' event. That means statistically, a storm of equal size and intensity would affect the same area only two times in every millenia. Those "comforting" odds aside, Coastal Mississippi is looking ahead with a whole new view.
Stilts, Part 2
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 3:16 pm
In an effort to reduce hurricane losses in Coastal Mississippi, new codes required houses in flood zones to be elevated on stilts or pilings. That can involve a lot of stairs to climb just to get to the front door. So a new household "accessory" is becoming very popular.
Square Dancing
Fri, May 02, 2008 - 4:20 pm
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?
Mon, April 28, 2008 - 10:52 am
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
Thu, April 24, 2008 - 3:35 pm
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
Tue, April 08, 2008 - 2:51 pm
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
Thu, April 03, 2008 - 4:24 pm
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.
