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On This Day In Alabama History: Magic City Founding Father Henley Was Born
September 29, 1842: John Charles Henley Sr., known as one of Birmingham’s founding fathers, was born. Henley was a real estate investor, merchant and president of the Birmingham Insurance Company. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. John Patterson Was Born
September 27, 1921: Alabama Gov. John Patterson was born in Goldville, Alabama, in Tallapoosa County, on Sept. 27, 1921. Patterson’s father, Albert, was a school principal before changing careers and opening a law office in Phenix City. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Erskine Ramsay Was Born
Sept. 24, 1864: Erskine Ramsay, a mining engineer, investor, longtime Birmingham Board of Education president and well-known millionaire philanthropist, was born at Six Mile Ferry, Pennsylvania. Continue reading →
‘Captain Marvel’ Trailer Sets Disney Up For Another 1-2 punch
Just as this year’s “Black Panther” built buzz around a major character in “Infinity War,” the March release of “Captain Marvel” will pave the way for the next Avengers movie. Continue reading →
Brenda Ladun is an Alabama Bright Light Illuminating Her Journey to Defeat Breast Cancer
Cancer enhanced Brenda Ladun’s faith and strength. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama-Born Astronaut Returns To Earth
September 20, 1992: Astronaut Mae C. Jemison returned to Earth aboard the Endeavour space shuttle. The science mission specialist logged 190 hours, 30 minutes and 23 seconds in space. Continue reading →
Volunteers, Public and Private Partners, See Progress Along Birmingham’s Village Creek
For more than 20 years, volunteers and multiple public and private partners have been working to transform Village Creek, a once-polluted and neglected stream that travels through the heart of several Birmingham neighborhoods. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Jesse Owens Was Born
Sept. 12, 1913: James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens was born Sept Continue reading →
Alabama Sawyer Is An Alabama Maker Turning Logs Into Lauds
Alabama Sawyer, Birmingham Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Longtime Birmingham World Editor Died
September 10, 1975: Emory Overton Jackson was born in Buena Vista, Georgia on Sept Continue reading →
