Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Alabama History & Culture News: January 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!


Selma Sun
... historic homes, museums, a church, a business, and art from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The day ends with a walk through Old Live Oak Cemetery.


Big Creek Baptist in Adger celebrates 175th anniversary
The Alabama Baptist
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission ... led the congregation in singing Christmas carols and shared some church history.


An Alabama blast from the past: original Jack's burger jingle featured in new ad campaign
Alabama NewsCenter
For decades the master tape with the original arrangement was lost to history – until an audio shop owner from Alexandria, Alabama, ...


The Incredible Story of How Alligators Got Moved to Alabama - AZ Animals
AZ Animals
Alligators in Northern Alabama: A Storied History. alligators in alabama The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Tennessee River, a ...


Alabama night-fishing legend reveals secrets - BassFan
BassFan
You can have that privilege by dropping $3 on a Kindle book by Alabama's Jimmy Yarbrough, who's fished the famed reservoirs of his home region in ...

Biden names Alabama Black Belt a National Heritage Area, opening up funding opportunities
AL.com
President Joe Biden signed the recognition into law Friday after a bipartisan effort. With the new designation, the historic but impoverished region ...


Historical Displays, Artifacts sought for upcoming Exhibit by Old Autauga Historical Society
Elmore-Autauga News
“OAHS is hosting an historic tour in April during the Alabama Historical Association conference in Prattville. The tour will include Autaugaville ...


New BPL Bookmobile to Be Revealed on Tuesday, January 10
Birmingham Public Library Blog
Read this Alabama History blog for background: Alabama Yesterdays: Alabama Library History: Bookmobiles. Bookmobiles are mobile libraries designed ...

Auburn University recognizes 59th anniversary of institution's integration
Office of Communications and Marketing - Auburn University
Franklin registered for graduate classes that day, making history and ... of Denver and becoming a history professor at Alabama State University, ...


Alabama's Black Belt closer to becoming a National Heritage Area | The Bama Buzz
The Bama Buzz
Keep reading to learn more about the legislation that will preserve the rich history of the region while creating new funding and tourism, ...


AL.com
Tammy Wynette is in at No. 127, George Jones is at No. 24, and Little Richard, who's buried at Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery in ...



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