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Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102; he battled racism as well as military enemies
Charles McGee, a Tuskegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars and later helped to bring attention to the Black pilots who ...
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See how much overdose deaths in Alabama increased during COVID-19
Bob Pool // Shutterstock See how much overdose deaths in Alabama increased during COVID-19 The coronavirus has caused increased stress and isolation for many people. ...
by Kevin Cooper, Friday, December 17, 2021 5:34 am
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‘Wow, what a game’ Saban says after Alabama narrowly escapes Auburn with win
Pushed to the limits, Alabama delivered plays to celebrate in a stadium that has produced a few devastating ones. The result was another unforgettable Iron ...
by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:27 pm
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Are these the best places to live in Alabama? What do you think?
Canva Best places to live in Alabama What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked ...
by Kevin Cooper, Monday, November 15, 2021 12:36 pm
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Alabama’s most popular baby names for boys
Capable97 // Shutterstock Most popular baby names for boys in Alabama Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Alabama ...
by Kevin Cooper, Friday, July 9, 2021 11:58 am
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See if this list of most popular girl names in the 1970s in Alabama seems accurate
Malakhova Ganna // Shutterstock Most popular girl names in the 70s in Alabama While many women throughout history have achieved amazing things, most little girls’ ...
by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, June 12, 2021 1:21 pm
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Check out this list of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama
Pixabay Fastest-growing counties in Alabama From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. population grew by .48%, its slowest rate in 100 years. Declining births, increasing deaths ...
by Kevin Cooper, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:43 am
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You might be surprised at the top boy names from the 1980s in Alabama
Unsplash Most popular boy names in the 80s in Alabama Known for the emergence of MTV, the rise of neon, and the invention of the ...
by Kevin Cooper, Sunday, May 30, 2021 12:25 pm
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Singer B.J. Thomas who made ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head’ a huge hit dies at 78
B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops ...
by Kevin Cooper, Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:21 pm
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If you are a child of the ’80s, you’ll remember these popular girls names of the period in Alabama
Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design // Shutterstock Most popular girl names in the 80s in Alabama Whether it’s a long-held family name, a biblical name, or ...