Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Alabama History & Culture News: December 20 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!


Tragic romance between Alabama inmate and prison guard chronicled in new movie
WTOK
West Lauderdale history teacher, Ed Abdella, holds up his bike to celebrate finishing his · West Lauderdale history teacher completes 24 hour straight ...


Meet the woman who guides visitors through Selma and was part of its civil rights history
Alabama Public Radio
As a part of the White House team, she's also a regular on the NPR Politics Podcast. See stories by Ayesha Rascoe. News from Alabama Public Radio is a ...


Antioch Baptist in Greensboro celebrates 125th anniversary
The Alabama Baptist
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission ... raised in the church, presented the church history and recognized former members.


Critically acclaimed writer and Dothan native holding a book signing in the Circle City | WDHN
WDHN
All of my books are set in Alabama, my beloved Alabama. Charles McNair. While the Epicureans was originally published in 2021, McNair did not have ...


When Chris Farley went to 'the place in Alabama' to get sober - CBS 42
CBS 42
Despite the clinic never being specifically named in the book, Farley had actually been sent to the Mary Lee Zawadski Clinic, a drug rehabilitation ...


Peggy Towns receives Athena Award in Decatur - Yahoo News
Yahoo News
Her 30 years of public service and her books on local ... ... science from Calhoun Community College and bachelor's in theology from Alabama A&M.


Enterprise native publishes book on former Alabama Gov. 'Big Jim' Folsom - Dothan Eagle
Dothan Eagle
Enterprise native Jeffrey Smith announces the publication this month of his newest book, “A Pea River Progeny; Alabama's Colorful and ...


Author Leslie Anne Tarabella joins us with her new Christmas book 'Bringing Christmas Home'
FOX10 News
Available at https://leslieannetarabella.com, Amazon and select bookstores. Leslie Anne Tarabella was born in Alabama and raised along the Gulf Coast.

Meet Alabama thriller author Robert Bailey - Soul Grown
Soul Grown
Huntsville writer Robert Bailey is releasing a new book in his popular "Rich" series, just in time for the holidays.

Opinion: Celebrating Alabama's 203rd birthday | News | selmasun.com
Selma Sun
Since our state's admission into the Union on December 14, 1819, the people of Alabama have forged their way into history by overcoming, adapting, and ...

Magic City Grille among historic Birmingham properties acquired by New Orleans firm
AL.com
Kupperman Companies, known for developing Hotel Saint Vincent and The Drifter Hotel, is entering the Alabama real estate market.


After years in a museum exhibit, Alabama is giving Native Americans their cultural items back
WBHM
A mix of modern and historical objects line display case at the Poarch Band of Creek Indians museum in Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 28, 2022.

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