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Baldwin County Homes Selling Faster In March Compared To One Year Ago

Sales: According to the Baldwin County Association of Realtors/Multiple Listing Service, Baldwin County residential sales totaled 631 units during March, down 0.6 percent from 635 sales in the same month a year earlier. March sales were up 37.7 percent compared to 472 sales in February. Results were 21.6 percent above the five-year March average of 519 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Lay Dam Went Into Service

April 12, 1914: Alabama Power built Lay Dam, its first hydroelectric plant, which was completed on December 31, 1913, and went into service on April 12, 1914 Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Industrialist Horace Ware Was Born

April 11, 1812: Horace Ware was born in Lyn, Massachusetts on April 11, 1812 Continue reading →

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Hazel Brannon Smith

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 December 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 →

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Alabama State, Lawson State Sign Student Transfer Agreement

Students at Lawson State Community College can now “seamlessly” continue their education at Alabama State University thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading →

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Scott Martin: Scattered Storms For Alabama Later Today

Scott Martin: Scattered Storms For Alabama Later Today Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Booker T. Washington Was Born

April 5, 1856: The date is somewhat in question, but some sources say that Booker T Continue reading →

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Vroom Vroom Into Can’t Miss Alabama Weekend With Indycar Races, Festivals And Egg Hunts

A little planning and Can’t Miss Alabama will rev up your weekend! Continue reading →

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Cahaba Blueway Program Seeks To Improve Access To Cahaba River

Canoeists, kayakers, outdoor enthusiasts and others who take advantage of Alabama’s bounty of beautiful rivers and waterways will find their access to Alabama’s longest free-flowing and most biologically diverse river will soon improve thanks to a collaborative effort. Continue reading →

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New Ideal Lofts Under Construction In Downtown Birmingham

The New Ideal building next to Pizitz will soon be transformed into New Ideal Lofts, bringing revitalization to the corner of Second Avenue North and 18th Street. Continue reading →

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