$10K prize, museum exposure up for grabs for Southern artists—how you can apply
The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art has been awarded since 2008! 🎨
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Category Alabama History
The Mill that powered Alabama’s first industrial town
Once the lifeblood of Alabama’s first mill town, Autauga Creek powered more than just industry—it helped build Prattville and a legacy that still flows today.
First fake fall of the year: Record-low temperatures set across Alabama
Several areas across Alabama set new records for lowest recorded high temperature on August 4.
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Levert Avenue: Why this Mobile road is named after a 19th Century author
Our latest piece in our Alabama roads series takes a look at a small street in Mobile's Ashland Place district + the author/socialite namesake.
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Wetumpka’s Old Calaboose: A 200-year-old jail hidden in plain sight
Tucked behind Bridge Street shops, Wetumpka’s Old Calaboose has stood since 1820—one of the town’s oldest landmarks with a rich history of keeping the peace in early Alabama.
Must-visit spots for new University of Alabama students and parents
🐘 New to UA? Here's your cheat sheet to some of the best spots in Tuscaloosa worth the visit!
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Jack Warner Parkway: The name behind the popular Tuscaloosa road
It's one of the most popular roads in Tuscaloosa but who was the name behind the parkway? Learn more about Jack Warner.
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The history of Robinson Springs, Millbrook’s forgotten village
Did you know Millbrook was once home to its own little village called Robinson Springs? This historic pocket of Alabama life dates back to the early 1800s, when settlers built a small but lively community around natural springs, farming, and…
Alabama Fan Club and Museum highlights band’s journey from Fort Payne to stardom
Fun Fact: The Alabama Fan Club and Museum has over 50,000 members worldwide 🎸
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Hank Williams Road: The big name from a small community in Butler County
🎸 Hank Williams Sr. left a legacy across Alabama including in rural Butler County.
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