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On This Day In Alabama History: Hamilton Cleverdon Was Born

On This Day In Alabama History: Hamilton Cleverdon Was Born

| August 5, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Tuscaloosa native has composed music for films and video games.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Selma Army Air Base Became Active

On This Day In Alabama History: Selma Army Air Base Became Active

| August 4, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The U.S. military opened Selma Army Air Base to train pilots for World War II.

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Kindergartners At Three Etowah County Schools Get Kinder Care

Kindergartners At Three Etowah County Schools Get Kinder Care

| August 4, 2019 @ 5:00 am

An Alabama Power Foundation Elevate grant helped bring the program to the schools.

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Frances Lucas Is An Alabama Power Unsung Hero Guiding The Next Generation

Frances Lucas Is An Alabama Power Unsung Hero Guiding The Next Generation

| August 1, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Her work training others in Power Delivery ensures well-prepared workers for the future.

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The World Games Explained: Canoeing

The World Games Explained: Canoeing

| July 30, 2019 @ 5:00 am

This water sport combines elements from other sports.

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What We Learned From Apollo

What We Learned From Apollo

| July 25, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Apollo started out as a demonstration of America’s technological, economic and political superiority to communism.

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Farm Near Lake Martin Only Place In US Growing Golden Sunshine Kiwi

Farm Near Lake Martin Only Place In US Growing Golden Sunshine Kiwi

| July 23, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The climate and terrain around Lake Martin make it a good place to grow golden kiwi fruit.

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Birmingham Chef Dishes Up Soul Food With A Twist At The Preservery

Birmingham Chef Dishes Up Soul Food With A Twist At The Preservery

| July 21, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Preservery is based on the idea that each culture has its version of soul food, and sometimes they should meet on the same plate.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Camp McClellan Was Established In East Alabama

On This Day In Alabama History: Camp McClellan Was Established In East Alabama

| July 18, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The fort contributed to the country’s defense through four wars but was closed in 1999.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Boaz Seminary Opened

On This Day In Alabama History: Boaz Seminary Opened

| July 17, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Now Snead State, it is the oldest school in the community college system to award associate degrees.

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SEC Football Media Days 2019 Coaches Notebook Day 1

SEC Football Media Days 2019 Coaches Notebook Day 1

| July 16, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Orgeron, Mullen and Odom look ahead to this season.

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Carl Elliott

Alabama Legacy Moment: Carl Elliott

| July 10, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The eight-term U.S. congressman from Walker County was the first recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Demarre Carroll Signs Contract

On This Day In Alabama History: Demarre Carroll Signs Contract

| July 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Birmingham native and John Carroll Catholic graduate signed a $60 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.

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Alabama Power Company Helps Preserve Gopher Tortoise Habitat

Alabama Power Company Helps Preserve Gopher Tortoise Habitat

| July 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

A threatened species and its burrow provide habitat for hundreds of animals.

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