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Jim Hannaford
Dive Bars & Music
John Tony Grubbs pursues music despite his physical challenges
If you've seen John Tony Grubbs on stage playing harmonica in his wheelchair, you may have wondered what his story is. He's got a good one, that's for sure, and he's happy to share it with anyone who wants to sit down with him and have a chat.
Community Endeavors
Photographer Kathy Hicks: Keeping Her Eyes On Wildlife
If Kathy Hicks had better vision, we might never have gotten to see the stunning images of what she sees on her nature walks. And it would certainly be our loss.
Events That Inspire
Revisiting an old friend, the USS Alabama
When so many of us were focused on the arrival of the famous ocean liner, the SS United States, a couple of weeks back, I started thinking about another big ship on our horizon. I decided to take a drive over and revisit the USS Alabama.
Epicurean Delights
Portabella's: Restaurateurs Find Cozy Niche in Foley
When the vastly accomplished Chef Rich Lee decided to open a restaurant of his own, he had the perfect partner in mind. His wife, Pam, had been in mortgage banking for 35 years but always had a strong culinary interest.
People & Business Profiles
Horsing Enthusiasts Gather at Unique Venue in Belforest
For many people, arriving at Jordan Beech Farms and Venue is something like love at first sight. Donna Beech, one of the owners, understands that because she experienced it herself.
Dive Bars & Music
The Byrds' Roger McGuinn Rolling into OWA Theater
Rock music fans all over the world know Roger McGuinn as the leader of the groundbreaking '60s band called the Byrds, but he's been playing mostly solo shows for the last several decades.
Community Endeavors
Foley Railroad Museum a Highly Popular Stop
The train depot in Foley was the first stop for many of the city’s earliest residents and visitors. It’s still a great place to start when you want to learn about Foley’s history and the people who have made the place what it is.
Artsy Side Of Life
Evans Davis and his Oakwood Art
A small shop along a shady lane off Twin Beech Road is where Evans Davis is happy to spend most of his time. Other than playing music, there’s not much he’d rather be doing than finding new uses for old wood.
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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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