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!
| On this day in Alabama history: Rheta Grimsley Johnson was born
Rheta Grimsley Johnson was born in Colquitt, Georgia, but grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and attended Auburn University. At Auburn, she won ...
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| Making history: Mobile woman becomes first, black woman to open a barber school
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -- An Alabama woman is changing the barber game in the port city. Not only by working in a male dominated industry, but also ...
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| Bid to remove homes from historic district sparks concerns
A member of the Alabama Historical Commission told the city that there was no issue with changing the local boundaries to match the National ...
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On this day in Alabama history: Willie Mays named MVP
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants won the National League's Most Valuable Player award for the second time. Mays, a native of Westfield in ...
| On this day in Alabama history: Thomas Cain was born
Musician, songwriter, producer and publisher Thomas Cain was born in Athens. He displayed a talent for music at an early age, playing piano and ...
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| Montgomery author, Tom Kaufmann, releases first book 'Historic Alabama Bells'
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Tom Kaufmann, a native of Montgomery, has recently published his inaugural book entitled 'Historic Alabama Bells' which ...
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| On this day in Alabama history: Tide downs LSU in dramatic comeback
In a memorable entry in the long-running rivalry, Alabama staged a wild rally at Baton Rouge to beat LSU 22-16. The Tigers held a 16-7 lead with only ...
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County to purchase historic 'green book' home
Jason Johnson originally hails from Elba, Alabama, and graduated summa cum laude from Troy University in 2011. He's been a reporter for ...
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| New Book Chronicles Life & Impact of WCCS President Dr. James Mitchell
A book about the life of Wallace Community College Selma President Dr. James Mitchell — aims to inspire people to dream big — and never give up.
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| Theatre of Gadsden to host exhibit alongside performance of 'Quilters'
This show also will include an exhibit displaying quilts made by the women of Gee's Bend that have become part of Alabama's history. Set out on the ...
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| "The Gulf of Mexico; A Maritime History" By: John S. Sledge
"The Gulf of Mexico; A Maritime History" By: John S. Sledge ... Louisiana, and to a lesser extent Alabama are increasingly dependent on oil revenues.
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On this day in Alabama history: Chauncey Sparks died
Chauncey Sparks, who served as governor during the booming economy of the World War II years, died in Eufaula. A farmer and lawyer born in ...
| History of Alabama football's intersection with US presidents
Alabama Media Group. Former President Gerald Ford is wearing a jacket that reads "Bama Staff" while watching a 1978 Alabama football practice with ...
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| North Alabama street artists use talents to keep a dying art alive
Two north Alabama street artists are using their talents to keep a dying art alive. Brandon ... Put yourself in a book and sketch for years first. Take your ..
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| NPR's 'Fresh Air' showcasing Alabama's Allison Moorer
Allison Moorer's new book and album, both titled "Blood," explores the ... On Monday, the NPR program “Fresh Air” will highlight Alabama-born ...
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| Theater review: 'Alabama Story' an absorbing look at racism
And the Albany Civic Theater production she is helming, “Alabama Story,” goes ... the writer/illustrator of “The Rabbits' Wedding,” the book in question.
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| Former Alex City resident publishes book on state bells
Preserving history and bells themselves is former Alexander City resident Thomas Kaufmann's mission with his new book “Historic Alabama Bells.
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| On this day in Alabama history: Civil Rights Memorial dedicated
The Southern Poverty Law Center Civil Rights Memorial and Memorial Center, designed by artist Maya Lin, was dedicated in Montgomery.
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| Hurricane Ivan caused record outages in Alabama 15 years ago
Ivan was described in an Alabama Power news release as “a natural disaster of historical proportions.” It stayed a hurricane 150 miles inland, ...
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| Unidentified woman found murdered in Illinois field in 1976 may have been from Alabama
After exhausting all efforts to try to identify her, the woman was buried in an unmarked grave at the Braceville-Gardner Cemetery on Thanksgiving Day ...
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