Author Archives: Alabama News Center
On This Day In Alabama History: The Last Recorded Slave Ship Arrived Illegally In Mobile
July 8, 1860 – The schooner Clotilda, the last recorded slave ship to bring African slaves to the United States, arrived illegally in Mobile. Continue reading →
Rod Stewart, Journey, Mary Poppins And Plenty Of Summer Fun In Can’t Miss Alabama
Rod Stewart, Journey, Mary Poppins And Plenty Of Summer Fun In Can’t Miss Alabama Continue reading →
Cherishable Items: Alabama Woman Is A Third-generation Money Collector
You could call Suzanne Saxon a coin collector, but that would short-change what the Alabama woman really does. Continue reading →
The Margarita Pizza At Rock House Eatery Is Simply One Of 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
A pizza dough is a blank canvas where a cook can add virtually anything to create a masterpiece. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: African-American Author, Poet Margaret Walker Was Born
July 7, 1915: African-American author and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Artist And Poet Maria Howard Weeden Was Born
July 6, 1846 – Artist and poet Maria Howard Weeden was born in Huntsville. Weeden gained international recognition for her portraits of underrepresented former slaves. She preferred to use watercolors and brushes with only three hairs to capture the delicate details. Continue reading →
Birmingham Slossfest Profile: Conor Oberst
Whether you know Conor Oberst as the backbone of Bright Eyes, the punk rocker in Desaparecidos or even from his work as part of the supergroup Monsters of Folk, Oberst has always tried to take on a somewhat different persona with his solo work. Continue reading →
Heflin Is Happening, Thanks To Alabama Communities Of Excellence
Heflin City Clerk Shane Smith stands near the entrance of Cahulga Creek Park on the edge of town and points toward the picturesque tree-covered mountain ridge before him. Less than five miles away, through part of the Talladega National Forest, the popular Pinhoti Trail passes by on its way toward the Georgia state line. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama’s First Constitutional Convention Convened In Huntsville
July 5, 1819 – In preparation for statehood, Alabama’s first constitutional convention was held in Huntsville, the state’s temporary seat of government. Forty-four delegates from 22 counties attended the convention, which lasted until Aug. 2, when the state ratified its first constitution. Continue reading →
Alabama Legacy Moment: Freedom Rides
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →
