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Jim Hannaford
Epicurean Delights
Rouxster stirs the pot with authentic flavors
Chad Kirtland knows that food lovers along the Eastern Shore are pretty savvy, but there's a certain segment of his clientele that he really wants to satisfy. He can spot them right away from the distinctive accents that he's known all his life, and that they have no trouble pronouncing the names of popular menu items such as jambalaya, muffaletta, or étouffée.
Events That Inspire
Women take flight from Fairhope in the 48th Annual Air Race Classic
Katrina McLeod is the kind of person who is always up for a new challenge, and for the upcoming Air Race Classic, she's found a well-suited flying partner who shares her love of adventure.
Musings From The Cove
Jim, or Jimmy Lee... What's the difference?
For the first half of my life, I was Jim, and then, increasingly, I was Jimmy Lee. It's a nickname I gave myself in 1993, and I encouraged it to stick. It's been confusing at times, but looking back, I wouldn't change a thing.
Community Endeavors
Archaeologist Curry Weber digs deep into the history of Lillian
Most people traveling along U.S. 98 probably breeze through the little town of Lillian with little more than a passing thought, but Curry Weber isn't like most people. The audio engineer and archaeologist moved to this community on Perdido Bay nine years ago, and he's determined to find out as much as possible about its past.
Musings From The Cove
The Wonders of Bird Watching
Something that even some of my friends don't know about me is I'm into birds, and have been for over 30 years. The preferred term is "birding" for people who are seriously into it, but I've never quite put myself in that category, even though I do own a handful of reference books, some nice binoculars and even a high-powered spotting scope.
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.
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About Contributor
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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