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On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Opened
July 26, 1990: The Alabama Music Hall of Fame had its grand opening on July 26, 1990 Continue reading →
Alabama Grabs No. 1 Business Climate Ranking From Publication
Business Facilities, an economic development-focused publication, ranked Alabama’s business climate tops among the states in a new analysis that examined performance in several key economic categories. Continue reading →
New Investment Fuels Aerospace Job Growth Across Alabama
Momentum continues to build in Alabama’s aerospace industry, which is adding new investments and hundreds of jobs to produce innovative, in-demand products in communities across the state. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Died
July 23, 1999: Haleyville native Frank M Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Rousseau’s Raid Ended As One Of Civil War’s Most Successful Campaigns
July 22, 1864: There were many battle sites important to the Confederacy war effort in Alabama in July 1864 Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Football Favorite Jay Barker Was Born
July 20, 1972: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and radio personality Jay Barker was born in Birmingham on July 20, 1972 Continue reading →
Hot Summer Days Bring Handy Festival To The Stage In Can’t Miss Alabama
Learn more about the late musician and songwriter at the 37thW.C. Handy Music Festival presented by the Music Preservation Society July 20-29. Handy became the “Father of the Blues” after he wrote “Memphis Blues” in 1912. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993. This musical tradition is one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. More than 200 local and international artists will be featured at the festival. The show headliners are the Fame Gang featuring Candi Staton, Travis Wammack, Willie Hightower and other musical artists. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Construction Began On Logan Martin Dam
July 18, 1960: Pell City received an economic boost and a continuous boon to tourism when construction of Logan Martin Dam began on July 18, 1960 Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Textile Workers Called For Strike
July 17, 1934: On July 17, 1934, leaders of the Alabama branch of the United Textile Workers of America (UTW) called for a general textile strike Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Dr. Regina Benjamin Resigns As U.S. Surgeon General
July 16, 2013: After serving as U.S Continue reading →
