A time of need is a time of plenty when it allows a man to discover he has friends – and that the blessings of friendship are worth suffering any adversity and brotherhood worth braving any howling wind.

The Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 emergency repair to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully at Bayou Street, where the sidewalk and curbing were washed out during weekend storms.

Strong straight-line winds and a few possible small tornadoes hit Alabama Saturday in a number of locations.

The Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners against repair fraud following storms and tornados that recently damaged homes.