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On This Day In Alabama History: Actor Wayne Rogers Was Born
April 7, 1933: Wayne Rogers, best known for his role as “Trapper” John McIntyre in the long-running television series “M.A.S.H.,” was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Literary Trail Adopts By-laws
April 6, 2010: The board of the Southern Literary Trail officially passed and adopted its by-laws Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Magnolia Grove Ownership Transferred
April 5, 1980: Ownership of Magnolia Grove, a historic site and museum in Greensboro, was transferred by the state to the Alabama Historical Commission. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Congresswoman Began Representing 3rd District
April 4, 1972: Congresswoman Elizabeth Bullock Andrews began representing Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District after winning a special election to fill the seat of her recently deceased husband. Continue reading →
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North, Northwest Alabama Until 1 a.m. CDT
Damaging winds are the main threat, but a couple of tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Additional watches are possible to the south and southeast later.
On This Day In Alabama History: Lafayette Arrived In Montgomery
April 3, 1825: The Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War, arrived in Montgomery as part of his grand tour of the United States. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: United Daughters Of The Confederacy Founded
March 26, 1896: The Alabama Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was founded by Camden resident Sallie Jones Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Judges Order School Desegregation
March 22, 1967: A federal three-judge panel presiding over Lee v. Macon County Board of Education ordered every school district in Alabama not under an existing court order to desegregate. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Mark Waid Was Born In Hueytown
March 21, 1962: Comic book writer Mark Waid was born in Hueytown Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Henry Maddox Was Born
March 19, 1928: Henry Ford Maddox, the youngest sibling of members of the country band Maddox Brothers and Rose, was born in Boaz Continue reading →
