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What ever happened to the Beaver?

Q: My wife and I are retired and still enjoy reruns of "Leave It to Beaver." Whatever happened to Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow? More...

'Tom-Kat' purchase mansion in Beverly Hills for $15 million

HOLLYWOOD ... In news from the real estate front, the Cruises bought a manse in Beverly Hills for $15 million. They've been renting up to now. Their new "digs" has seven bedrooms and nine baths! More...

KING MACKEREL STEAKS, BROILED WITH TANGY GLAZE

Yield: 6 servings. 2 pounds Florida king mackerel steaks* 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, More...

Area author releases latest novel 'Night Rain'

Fairhope, AL - Suspense and mystery writer Joe Hilley announces the release of his latest novel, Night Rain. Set along the Gulf Coast, Night Rain begins as a hurricane sweeps across Dauphin Island, a barrier island near the mouth of Mobile Bay. More...

Park service issues water taxi permit to shuttle guests to Ft. Pickens

Curious to see how well Fort Pickens withstood Hurricane Ivan's wrath? Residents who don't own boats or don't want to hike to the remote Civil War - era fortification now have another option.Water taxi. More...

Act4Murder presents dinner theater in Grayton Beach

Act4Murder will present a fun-filled comedic murder mystery for dinner theater, "Muscling in on Murder," at the Gravel Road Restaurant in Grayton Beach on Saturday, June 16. More...

'Hurricane on the Bayou' blows into Exploreum IMAX

IMAX film and simulator herald beginning of 2007 hurricane season

MOBILE, ALA. - Hurricane season opens with a bang today as the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center begins showing the IMAX film, Hurricane on the Bayou. More...

Alligator exhibit opens at Heritage Park & Cultural Center

The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center's first traveling exhibit, "Alligators: Dragons in Paradise," runs until August 29th. More...

Quips worth chuckling about

My wife and I had words, But I didn't get to use mine. ~~~~~ Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses. ~~~~~ Blessed are those who can give without remembering. And take without forgetting. More...

June's warmth is to be savored

It's hot, and some of us are happy. Hot weather brings sleeveless tops, flip flops, dips in the pool, beach umbrellas, the scent of suntan oil and of course, tropical drinks. Hot weather is what makes air conditioners hum. More...

Local couple appears on TLC

Summer is here and wedding bells are ringing for women all around the country. Before they can walk down the aisle, every bride needs the perfect dress. More...

Battle of Midway exhibition now at WWII Museum

Never-before-heard oral histories highlight American sacrifices

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will present a special exhibition on the Battle of Midway, one of the most pivotal - and uncertain - military battles of World War II. More...

We'll spend nearly $10 billion on gifts for dad this month

Consumers are expected to spend $9.9 billion on dads this year, with the average person spending nearly $100 on the holiday, up from $88.80 last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2007 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actio More...

Zombies return in '28 Weeks Later'

Running time: 99 minutes MPAA rating: R

I've always enjoyed zombie movies because they were so laughable. I mean, come on. Zombies move so slowly they make Frankenstein look like an Olympic sprinter. More...

Things I don't understand about 'the season'

Hey, it's June. We used to remember June for the beginning of summer, vacation time, and June Brides. Now we all huddle in terror of the upcoming Hurricane Season. More...

Binoculars can reveal deep space objects

On Monday, June 18th, the waxing crescent moon sits midway between Venus and Saturn, a very nice sight for us. Approaching full, the moon passes just below Jupiter again on June 27th. More...