May 7, 2024
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, multiple cities across Jefferson County, Alabama, held their municipal elections. Voters in vital economic centers such as Hoover, Homewood, Irondale, and Vestavia Hills all went… READ MORE
The Creek War began as an internal conflict between the Upper and Lower Creeks. The Lower Creeks had accepted white colonists’ influence and had taken up agriculture, becoming dependent on… READ MORE
May 6, 2024
For nearly eighty years, the twin oaks of Toomer’s Corner stood as a loving testament to our city’s roots and our state’s natural beauty. Following 1972, it became the rallying… READ MORE
Charles Barkley, otherwise known as “Sir Charles” or “Chuck,” is a retired American basketball star who created a legacy in the game. Born February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama, Barkley… READ MORE
When exploring the diverse tapestry of Alabama’s origins, one extraordinary figure stands out — Abraham Mordecai, widely believed to be the state’s earliest known Jewish resident. His incredible life united… READ MORE
April 8, 2024
Huntsville, Alabama, is home to so much Alabama history—old and new. Legends and lore abound in the city—including stories of the ghostly kind. Many people claim to have seen restless… READ MORE
March 25, 2024
A movie ends. The credits roll. A litany of behind-the-scenes names and job titles scroll past. One of the names that you have likely seen dozens of times without even… READ MORE
January 30, 2024
Sara Haardt couldn’t wait to leave the south—but she also couldn’t stop writing about it. Born in Montgomery on March 1, 1898, Sara Powell Haardt was descended from Bavarian immigrants… READ MORE
