by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 21, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I am from Itta Bena and opened this store in Tchula on Dec 5. I used to set up at flea markets in different towns. I had a good time meeting people and decided to go into my own business. I get to enjoy life and help other people. This is my proudest moment. I...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 18, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I have been building guitars for four years, two full-time. There’s always music in my head and that is a gift from God. I’ll never get rich making guitars, but that doesn’t matter. I am excited every morning about getting up and working. If you...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 17, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I got out of the Army in 1965, right before the big buildup in Vietnam. I immediately became a veteran against the war and a part of Veterans for Peace. I lived in Detroit and became active in the Civil Rights movement. I am 82 and I have been a part of marches...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 16, 2022 | A Southern Soul
“I was born and raised in Mobile. I was a foster child and stayed in more than 20 homes. I have family members who battled with drug addictions. One story we heard was that my siblings and I were left at home and we ended up in the middle of the street. A relative...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jan 9, 2022 | A Southern Soul
Doyle: My family has lived in Fairhope for two generations. My grandfather, Nathaniel B. Porter, worked for the Grand Hotel. He was overseer of the farm during the ‘40s and ‘50s. It’s my understanding that he raised chickens. The chickens and eggs went to the hotel....
