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Perdido Vineyards Serves Up More than Wine
The spirit of Jim Eddins is strong at Perdido Vineyards, and so is that of his wife, Marianne. Without them, this one-of-a-kind winery wouldn’t exist, and neither would the landmark law that gave it the green light 45 years ago.
People & Business Profiles
Down on the Auburn Farm
When Jarrod Jones went to work for Auburn’s Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, he also found a new home. Starting in 2007, he and his family have lived a uniquely rural life on 800 acres in Fairhope.
Dive Bars & Music
Our Own 'Rolling Stone': Musician Cuz Covington
You never know who you’ll run into along the Alabama coast—maybe even a member of the Rolling Stones.
Events That Inspire
Craig Riches' Metal Art Dazzles the Senses
Many people along the Eastern Shore know him as a top-notch drummer, but there’s a lot more to Craig Riches than meets the ear. For almost a quarter-century, his love of making music has usually taken a back seat to his main gig, creating eye-catching art that is recognized around the country.
Dive Bars & Music
Fairhope's Fayland Guitars
Just the sight of an electric guitar can make someone dream of being a rock star, but it sent Chris Fayland down a different path.
Dive Bars & Music
A Cause for Celebration: Manci's Buildings Turn 100!
There’s often a lively crowd at Manci’s Antique Club, but now they have one more reason to raise a glass and smile—and it’s a big one. The building that houses the popular bar and restaurant has reached the century mark.
People & Business Profiles
Andy MacDonald Welcomes Pickers to Iconic Guitar Shop in Stapleton
Andy MacDonald has a particular vision for his guitar shop in Stapleton, the iconic Picker’s Paradise. It should have a warm and welcoming vibe, for sure, and a strong focus on vintage instruments and traditional music.
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Jim Hannaford
Jim Hannaford is a longtime writer who plays music in the area as Jimmy Lee Hannaford. A native of Jackson, Miss., he moved to the Eastern Shore in 2007 after spending considerable time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Texas and New Mexico. He started his writing career as a newspaper reporter and has regularly contributed to magazines such as Portico and Hook and Barrel. He is the Author of Troy: A Legacy of Champions and Co-Author of Buffalo Thunder: The Athletic Tradition of West Texas University.
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