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On This Day In Alabama History: Oak Hill Memorial Association Formed
May 24, 1913: Oak Hill Cemetery, established in 1871 by the Elyton Land Company, was Birmingham’s first official city cemetery. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Power’s Smith Dam Dedicated
May 23, 1961: Construction of Smith Dam started on Nov. 25, 1957. The $29 million project was dedicated on May 23, 1961, and was named for company president Lewis M. Smith, who played an instrumental role in the planning and design process. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Novelist Florence Glass Palmer Died
May 22, 1977: Florence Glass Palmer wrote her best-known work, “Spring Will Come Again,” in 1940 Continue reading →
Cullman County Homes Selling 10 Percent Faster Than A Year Ago
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On This Day In Alabama History: First Blood Shed In Miners’ Strike
May 20, 1894: The first bloodshed of the 1894 miners’ strike occurred when a strike breaker was killed May 20 by striking miners near Birmingham Continue reading →
Those Involved Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look At How Mercedes Came To Alabama
In late September 1993, 18-wheelers loaded with Mercedes-Benz vehicles left New Jersey bound for … somewhere. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Natchez Trace Parkway Created
President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially signed the Natchez Trace Parkway into law on May 18, 1938. Continue reading →
Spring Concerts Are Heating Up The Stage With Willie Nelson And Kendrick Lamar In Can’t Miss Alabama
Spring Concerts Are Heating Up The Stage With Willie Nelson And Kendrick Lamar In Can’t Miss Alabama Continue reading →
Cherishable Items: Alabama Man’s Pez Collection Is Indispensable
It only takes one look to make heads or tails of David Boyd’s cherishable item – well, heads anyway. Continue reading →
Success Plus Initiative Aims To Add 500,000 High-skilled Workers
A new strategic workforce development initiative targets the addition of 500,000 high-skilled employees to Alabama’s workforce by 2025 in response to increasing employer demands for the higher levels of talent needed in modern workplaces. Continue reading →
