Here's the latest batch of links to just-published Alabama history and culture articles. Most of these articles are from newspapers, with others from magazines and TV and radio station websites. Enjoy!
| Tuscaloosa Symphony, UA team up for world premiere of new opera
His University of Alabama Opera Theatre is collaborating with the ... opera, which blends the three main sharecropper families of Agee's book into one, ... [by Joseph Landers, based on James Agee's "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men"
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| Poetry Tribute to Helen Keller: Reading by Decatur native and writer of 'The Myth of Water' today at ...
... Helen Keller's heartbreak, Decatur native Jeanie Thompson researched the Alabama icon's life, letters and writings to pen a book of persona poetry.
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| Dr. Ed Bridges set to speak at BB Comer Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23
SYLACAUGA -- Dr. Ed Bridges, director emeritus of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, will be the next presenter for the B.B. Comer ...
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| Wiregrass Quilt Show Displays Local Talent
Dothan, Al. (WTVY) - Alabama is turning 200 and with that age comes years of history. As part of the Bicentennial celebration, Landmark Park is ...
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| Cemetery tour sheds light on Auburn's historic past
“You don't really hear about Alabama history, and I think a lot of people should know more about it,” Lehr said. “And it helps out the community a lot.” ...
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| On this day in Alabama History: The city of Irondale was incorporated
The book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café and its subsequent film adaption Fried Green Tomatoes were written by Irondale native ...
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| The School From Looking For Alaska Is An Almost “Inch-For-Inch” Recreation Of John Green's
Warning: Spoilers from the book, Looking for Alaska, are below. ... the world of an Alabama prep school in the author's debut novel Looking for Alaska.
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| Historic Great Lakes Coast Guard cutter may be headed to auction block
The Bramble, which made history at least twice in her Coast Guard career before being decommissioned in 2003, is caught up in an Alabama court ...
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| On this day in Alabama History: The Turlington Camellia Solar House dedicated
The Turlington Camellia Solar House was dedicated Oct. 18, 1987, in memory of Lee Turlington, the first president of the Birmingham Botanical ...
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| Historical marker set to be unveiled Saturday, Oct. 19, at old Mulberry Heights school building in ...
An Alabama Historical Commission marker will be unveiled at Mulberry Heights School, 740 Adams Street, Elba, on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. A ...
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| Remains of Navy veteran killed in Pearl Harbor back in Alabama
On Friday, his body will be escorted from a Bessemer funeral home to the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, where he will be buried.
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| Historian, artist Edna Ward shares collected family recipes
Along with being an artist, Edna is known for her interest in history. ... Roots, the quarterly publication of the Genealogical Society of East Alabama.
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Alabama Legacy Moment: Jim Nabors
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories ...
| 'Courageous Eight' traveling exhibit to premiere at ASU
(WSFA) - Alabama State University, along with the Courageous Free ... and series of celebrations relating to the Voting Rights history in Alabama.
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On this day in Alabama History: WBMG 42 debuted its first broadcast
WBMG debuted its first broadcast with NBC's “The Capitol: Chronicle of Freedom” on Oct. 17, 1965. The station originally only broadcast during prime ...
Dogwood Grove Missionary Baptist celebrates 100 years
Johnie Sentell presented a certificate on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and David Hobson, director of missions for Mud Creek ...
| Wetumpka's people, places greet history enthusiasts
Wetumpka's Southern hospitality and many of the area's numerous landmarks were on full display this weekend for members of the Alabama Historic ...
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| Genealogical Society hosting state historian
The Genealogical Society of East Alabama will host its quarterly meeting on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Museum of East Alabama in ...
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HER STORY: Hydock brings story of Audrey Sheppard Williams to life on stage
... when she was approached about writing and telling Audrey Sheppard Williams' story for a Brundidge Historical Society Alabama Bicentennial event ...
| “It is our stories that make us human.” Our state's best storytellers gathered at the Alabama ...
NPR's Michel Martin moderated this year's Alabama Colloquim. ... the fellows discussed topics such as Alabama's history and future as well as their ...
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| Congressman Jack Edwards, an Alabama legend, passes away
One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age ...
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On this day in Alabama History: The Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park dedicated
Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park in Birmingham was dedicated Oct. 16, 1999, on the corner of 18th Street and Fourth Avenue N., the site of the former ...
| On this day in Alabama history: Race car driver Red Farmer was born
Charles “Red” Farmer was born on this day in 1932 in Nashville. Farmer became a renowned race car driver, with his first race taking place in 1946 at ...
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| '13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey' fan discovers his ancestor is in book
'13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey' fan discovers his ancestor is in book ... Sure enough, a mighty oak still stands at his burial site near South Bayou ...
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Author speaks to Aggies | Opens up on 'The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods'
In it, Blejwas details the diverse history of Alabama by way of several popular dishes and beverages that helped shape the state into what it is today.
| On this day in Alabama history: Stewart inaugurated as Montevallo president
John W. Stewart III was inaugurated as the University of Montevallo's 15th president. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University, ..
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| 7 influential Birmingham women that left their mark on the world, including Mary Anderson
After her death in 1953, Mary was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. ... studied creative writing and dance at the Alabama School of Fine Arts in downtown.
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| Moundville festival showcases Tuscaloosa's native history
Moundville festival showcases Tuscaloosa's native history ... younger generations with the rich history of the tribes that once populated Alabama.
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On this day in Alabama history: Wild West visited Birmingham
Promising a day of amazing sights, renowned showman William F. Cody brought his famous Buffalo Bill's Wild West performers to Birmingham on Oct.
| HE SEES MONSTERS: Alabama author Shaun Hamill knows what lurks in the dark
Shaun Hamill's debut novel, “A Cosmology of Monsters,” is about a family that struggles with sickness, loss, finances, communication — all sorts of ...
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Frostburg's Thought-Provoking Performance of Alabama Story
A story about the controversy surrounding a children's book. ... “Alabama Story” tells all of these stories because they are all, well, Alabama stories.
BOOK REVIEW: 'Eerie Alabama' covers state's strange tales
Wandering off the main highways of Alabama can be pleasurable. Should I not also add mysterious, strange, intriguing and delightful? Yes, all those ...
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