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On This Day In Alabama History: U.s. Rep. Bob Jones Died
June 4, 1997: Robert Emmett “Bob” Jones Jr Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Leader Left Civil Rights Association
June 3, 1957: Lowndes County native E.D Continue reading →
Birmingham Slossfest Profile: Vance Joy
Performer: Vance Joy Continue reading →
Birmingham Sloss Fest Profile: Taylor Hunnicutt
Performer: Taylor Hunnicutt Continue reading →
Can’t Miss Alabama Rocks The South At A June Fling And Jazz In The Park
Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open May 31-June 3 at the Shoal Creek Golf Club. The opening ceremony begins Tuesday, May 29. Junior Day, Championship Rounds and the playoff are among the events planned. Follow this link for ticket information. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Generation Fleet Ready For Summer Peak Season
As the weather heats up, so does the work of Alabama Power’s Generation fleet. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Fannie Motley Graduated
May 29, 1956: On May 29, 1956, Fannie Motley graduated from Spring Hill College, becoming the first African-American student to graduate from a previously all-white college in Alabama. Continue reading →
A Family’s Quest: Col. Pete Stewart, Shot Down In Vietnam 52 Years Ago, Finally Coming Home
When Marnie DeHaven met Pete Stewart on a blind date in 1944, she was engaged to another man who was in the Navy and away at sea. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Birmingham Founder Josiah Morris Was Born
May 26, 1818: Born in Maryland, Josiah Morris got his first job at a mercantile in Columbus, Georgia, at age 15 Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Basketball Star Ruthie Bolton Was Born
May 25, 1967: At Auburn University, Ruthie Bolton played guard on three conference championship teams and garnered numerous honors, including second team All-SEC in 1989, All-Final Four in 1988 and All-Academic SEC in 1988 and 1989. Continue reading →
