Sunday, June 5, 2022

Alabama History & Culture News: June 5 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!

Carolyn Haines' latest mystery is a scary Halloween story | DON NOBLE - Tuscaloosa News
With her 24th "Bones" novel, Carolyn Haines of Semmes, Alabama, is surely one of the most productive and relentless mystery writers of all time.


Artist Douglas Baulos uses Verdant Fund grant for project “Things shouldn't be so hard”
Baulos will create a series of seven large works, and an accompanying catalog/workbook will navigate their interests in book structures, Alabama ...

... on the site of an old Air Force base in Alabama, a newspaper reports. Advanced ATC Inc., an air traffic control academy based in Valdosta, ...


Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation to hold weekly performances of “The Miracle Worker”
Helen Keller is one of the most recognizable names in Alabama history. Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller, has been turned into […]


The history of the City Federal Building, one of Birmingham's original skyscrapers [Photos]
We took a closer look at this historic structure #Birmingham ... held the title of the tallest skyscraper in Alabama from 1913 until 1969, ...


Civil Rights Tour Gives Participants the Chance to Immerse Themselves in History
An Alabama-based tour group is hoping people continue to carry the legacy of those who have gone before them.


Civil Rights Trail Tours brings tourists to central Alabama - WSFA TV
The Civil Rights Trail and its many locations showcase Alabama's rich history and it's also bringing tour groups from across the country to the ..


Time-honored tradition Decoration Day observed across Cullman County
– Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and homecoming.

20 years later, Alabama's connection to 'The Wire' lives on - CBS 42
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — It's a small Alabama connection that almost didn't happen. Before “The Wire” became one of HBO's landmark shows–one that ..


Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Verbena celebrates 150th anniversary
Plaques were presented to Pastor Bert Tippett (left) and Deacon Jonathan Bowen (right) by Pat Musselwhite of the Alabama Baptist Historical ...


'It's been a great time': Former broadcasters gather to share stories about bygone days working ...
Ed Boutwell, left, talking with Steve Gray during the Legends of Broadcast Reunion at the Alabama Historical Radio Society. (Courtesy Drew Taylor).


29, 2019, file photo, Old Plateau Cemetery, the final resting place for ... EPA denies air pollution permit renewal for south Alabama factory near ...


'Living the Gimmick' a bloody, breakneck novel | Slam Wrestling
Mathews said that he and his dad didn't have much in common except for their love of professional wrestling. Mathews, a self-proclaimed “Alabama guy,” ...

Alabama Archives display honors Alabamians who served | WHNT.com
On this Memorial Day, the Alabama Department of Archives and History looks back on the different ways in which Alabamians have served their ...

National Park Service grants to boost Auburn University research projects - Alabama NewsCenter
This project is supported through an African American Civil Rights grant, provided by the Historic Preservation Fund, as administered by the NPS, ...

Alabama church replacing century-old pipe organ after fire - CBS 42
The yawning gap in the choir loft of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is a sight that hasn't been seen in more than six decades, ...


New book provides guide to birding in Alabama - WRBL
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An expert and author has published a new guide to identifying birds in Alabama. “Birds of Alabama” offers a unique experience ...


Alabama musician isn't done chasing his dream: 'This is not going to last forever' - al.com
Born in Birmingham, Alabama musician Ham Bagby (above) spent formative years ... With summer and a new album on the way, Bagby will book gigs to ...

Former Messenger sports editor Bobby Mathews set to release first book
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathews began to write more fiction and ended up selling two books to publisher Shotgun Honey Books. Sign up for our ...


Robert Bailey, author of 'The Professor,' to appear at Madison library
MADISON – Mystery lovers and other mature readers soon can engage in thoughtful conversation with a local author who will visit Madison Public ...

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