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2/16/17 – On This Day In Alabama History: The Nation’s First 911 Emergency Phone Call Was Answered In Haleyville

Posted on February 16, 2017 by murray

By Graydon RustAlabama 200 February 16, 1968 U.S. Rep. Tom Bevill, in Haleyville, became the first person in the United States to answer a 911 emergency phone call. Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite placed the call from Haleyville … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Ranks In The Top 10 Of Cities For First-time Home Buyers

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Jennifer Riner Birmingham is one of the nation’s best metropolitan areas for those buying their first home, a national ranking reveals. Online real estate database Zillow ranked U.S. metropolitan areas to identify financially realistic home markets for first-time buyers. … Continue reading →

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Deontay Wilder Prepares For Birmingham Bout, Wins Legal Fight

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Deontay Wilder won a significant fight Monday without throwing a punch. But the Tuscaloosa native says he struck a blow for fair play. ESPN.com and other outlets reported that the World Boxing Council champion won his … Continue reading →

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Tuskegee Researchers’ Discovery Could Protect Food Supply

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Dawn AzokMade in Alabama Researchers at Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have been awarded a patent for a faster and more efficient way to detect live bacteria that could contaminate the nation’s food supply. U.S. Patent No. 9434976 … Continue reading →

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Tony Rice Joins the AlabamaWX Team!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

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Enhanced National Image Boosts Birmingham’s Economic Development

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Barnett Wright “Things are not perfect, but progress is being made, and a cultural renaissance is developing in downtown Birmingham.” That’s a sentence from a recent story in the Huffington Post about urban renewal in the Magic City, an … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Halftime Drone Swarm Could Be Preview Of Tech’s Applications

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Henri Gendreau and Alan LevinBloomberg The synchronized swarm of 300 drones lit up the night sky behind Lady Gaga, morphing into an American flag as she recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime light show – prerecorded … Continue reading →

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WeatherBrains 578: Hair Sticks to My Lip Gloss

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

WeatherBrains Episode 578 is now online (February 13, 2017). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Joining us as the Guest WeatherBrain for this show is W. H. Maya, Assistant Editor at Smithsonian.com. … Continue reading →

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2/14/1913 – On This Day In Alabama History: Mel Allen Was Born In Johns

Posted on February 14, 2017 by murray

By Graydon RustAlabama 200 February 14, 1913 Sportscaster Mel Allen, best known as the “Voice of the New York Yankees,” was born in Johns. Known for creating word pictures to describe the action on the field and his many catch … Continue reading →

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Alabama Maker Morgan Price Candy Company Has Sweets For Your Sweetie On Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by murray

By Carla Davis The Maker: Nancy Curl Morgan Price Candy Company, Decatur Nancy Curl is busier than Cupid during the week leading to Valentine’s Day.Since last week, Curl and her staff at Morgan Price Candy Co. in Decatur have been … Continue reading →

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