Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Alabama History & Culture News: November 10 edition

 


Here's the latest batch of links to just-published Alabama history and culture articles. Most of these items are from newspapers, with others from magazines and TV and radio station websites. Some articles may be behind a paywall. Enjoy!


Dive into Capri Theatre's history this weekend during Montgomery Film Festival
Along with Carples two short films, three others have ties to Alabama. * Obed Lamy's “Once Forgotten” is linked to Montgomery. It's a documentary that ...


'Sweet spirit' as Dutton Baptist Church celebrates centennial
Chris Guinn, director of missions for Sand Mountain Baptist Association, brought greetings, and Wendell Dutton of the Alabama Baptist Historical ...

Pioneer Museum of Alabama celebrates 50 years - The Troy Messenger
“Here, the history of Alabama pioneers is kept alive for all ages,” Smith said. “The extremely large number of artifacts and outbuildings is ...

Amelia Boynton Robinson gets statue bust by Alabama Department of Archives History
A Selma Civil Rights Icon received a bust by the Alabama Department of Archives History on Monday in Montgomery. Amelia Boynton Robinson is one of ...


The Southern Star, Alabama's oldest family owned newspaper, under new owners - WSFA
Little says he doesn't plan to knock the Adam's family out of their history. Joe Adams column Star Scribe's Scribblings will continue to be apart of ...

Photographic Exhibit in Selma Aims to Identify Bloody Sunday Foot Soldiers - Alabama News
Keith Hebert is the Draughon professor of Southern History at Auburn. “We started this effort in mid-August of 2021 and so far we've identified about ...


Alabama honors 2 women who fought for voting rights with statues at Archives & History - al.com
Pattie Ruffner Jacobs, (1875-1935) was Alabama's leading suffrage activist, founding the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association and serving as its ...

DON NOBLE: Charles McNair's new novel Is a transgressive thriller - Tuscaloosa News
Charles McNair, Dothan native and University of Alabama graduate, has two previous novels: “Land O'Goshen,” 1994, a novel set in a dystopic future ...
Orange Baptist has 'good day' celebrating 125th anniversary
Other guest speakers were Loyd Griffus and Jerry Hester, the church's only former pastors who are still living. The church's original altar table was ...

Birmingham Squadron win first game in franchise history, defeat Greensboro Swarm 128-117
Former Auburn star Jared Harper led the team with 35 points and six assists, with Joe Young scoring 30 points as well. Former Alabama star John Petty ...


Auburn University to dedicate marker for first Black student 2 months after his death - WBRC
He earned a master's degree in international studies from the University of Denver and taught history at Alabama State University, North Carolina ...


He managed the Police, founded a punk rock label ... and has strong ties to Alabama - al.com
For proof, just take a look at his new memoir, “Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: My Life in the Music Business.” The book, published in June by ...


Alabama Department of Archives and History to unveil statues of voting rights icons - Selma Sun
The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) in Montgomery will unveil statues of voting rights icons, Amelia Boynton Robinson and Pattie ...

Funeral services will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with internment in Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville.
Selma historic organizations receive grants from Alabama Historical Commission - Selma Sun
Several organizations in Selma have received funds from the Alabama Historical Commission's 2022 Historic Sites Grants Program.

On March 27, 1961, the boy was picked up on Alabama Highway 25, ... He was eventually buried in the Centreville Memorial Cemetery on Mill Street ...

Opinion | It's time for UA to recognize its queer past
Creating a Gay Student Union on The University of Alabama's campus was not as ... Learning about this history would allow LGBTQ students to draw ...

Rare book given to Owens museum after long quest to find it | Raleigh News & Observer
“I love history and with my appreciation for Jesse Owens and what he ... He was an exceptional athlete and a wonderful part of Alabama history and ...



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