Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Alabama History & Culture News: October 4 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!


'I just cried': Montgomery teen passes state bar exam - WSFA
While they both passed the bar at just 19 years old, Darden is a few months younger. “He's the youngest, like, in recorded history in Alabama,” Darden ...

She serves on the boards of the Patrons for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at ASU, is a member of the Alabama Cemetery ...

... Prine was drawn to the Alabama city of Montgomery as a longtime fan of country legend Hank Williams, whose body rests in a cemetery there.

King is Alabama's only vice president of the United States. The mausoleum dates back to 1853. Buster said vandalizing graves is disrespectful and ...

Doug Buster, president of the Cemetery Preservation Group, a nonprofit that preserves historic cemeteries including King's resting place at ...

Here are 50 great books set in Alabama - al.com
Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Young Adult, African American. - Read more on Goodreads. 46. Alabama Moon. - Rating: 4.06 (4,668 ratings).

Fine Dining in Alabama Exhibit opens in RBD Library
Cather is a book collector and dealer in Birmingham, Alabama. His collection contains menus, receipts, photos and other items—many collected from ...


Wilcox Historical Society meets at Rosemary Plantation on Oct. 9 | News | selmasun.com
They will discuss the history of the builders and the Matthews family, who were the original residents. "Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama ...

Sturdivant Hall is located in Selma, Alabama. ... The Story Behind This Small Town Cemetery In Alabama Will Chill You To The Bone.

Local historical society to add lounge and coffee bar - WBRC
Local historical society to add lounge and coffee bar. Published: Sep. 23, 2022 at 8:22 PM PDT|Updated: 3 hours ago. Close. Subtitle Settings.

Black history trips are booming: we take a look at Alabama's Civil Rights Trail
Montgomery is also home to Alabama's most-visited black history site, the Legacy Museum, which opened in 2018 and, combined with the neighbouring ..


In her debut book of poetry, Alabama writer Tania Russell unpacks the adultification of Black girls
Page nine of Tania Russell's poetry book “be gentle with Black girls” has the definition of the word “fast”: a girl who is perceived to be engaged ...

Book shows personal side of 'Mockingbird' author Harper Lee | AP News
... despite writing one of the best-selling books ever, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” To Wayne Flynt, the Alabama-born author was his friend, Nelle.


This 80-year-old woman makes history as university's oldest graduate: 'Age is not a barrier'
Donzella Washington, 80, graduated from Alabama A&M University on Dec. 6 with a bachelor's degree in social work. Not only did she graduate magna cum ...


Heritage Landing promises economic opportunity for southern Walker County, Alabama
Now, a new project involving private and public partners is transforming land historically tied to the county's legacy of mining into a site for ...


Speaking of cemeteries, one of the most haunted cemeteries in Alabama is Adams Grove Cemetery, which is attached to Adams Grove Presbyterian ...

Gus Mitchell's store added to Alabama historical sites, plans underway to open museum and ...
He hired Jeannetta Edwards to be his Project Manager in 2020. “We made an application with the Alabama Historical Commission to be listed as an ...


Gulf Coast rich in history as Native American Day approaches
Orange Beach museum honors Indian, fishing heritage. The Indian and Sea Museum in Orange Beach, Alabama, is open Tuesday, Wednesday. Orange Beach, Ala ...

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