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William V. Turner, Multiracial Organizing, and the Unlikely Outcomes of White “Justice” after Emancipation

William V. Turner envisioned a multiracial world of untold possibility in emancipation. Born enslaved in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1834 before being sold into Alabama at just eighteen years old, Turner was an incredibly well-read thinker and newspaper editor, a powerful orator, and an important labor and political organizer whose influence would stretch from Kansas to North Carolina and from the Alabama legislature to the halls of power Washington, D.C.

Alabama · 7d
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Team Alabama has a Strong Showing at the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase

SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA (Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026) – Final results of the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase held at Quixote Club in Sumter, SC, on October 31-November 1, 2026. Championship Links: Scores & Results | Championship Homepage | Photo Gallery | Meet Team Alabama. Girls’ Championship. On...

Sumter, SC · 7d
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alreporter.com

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Read Freely, authors sue APLS over rule barring transgender youth books in libraries

Read Freely Alabama and a trio of authors are challenging a new rule by the Alabama Public Library Service that prohibits Alabama libraries from acquiring books that contain any reference to transgender individuals. The challenge, filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, is being brought...

Alabama · 7d
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Alabama Reflector

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Three authors sue over Alabama library restrictions on transgender content

Three authors and a free-speech organization Friday filed a federal civil lawsuit against the state board overseeing Alabama’s libraries, alleging  a rule that limits minors’ access to books with transgender-related content violates the First Amendment. The plaintiffs argue the code changes approved by the Alabama Public Library Service last November amount to content-based discrimination. “I […]

Alabama · 7d

Troy Messenger

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Black Tee Golf officially opens in Troy

The Black Tee Golf Club held their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, officially opening the first golf simulator in Troy. The ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Black Tee is owned by partners Jarrod Stone, Micah Johnson and Corey Lowe, who are not new to the Troy business community, as Stone and Johnson are also co-owners of Busy Bee Lawnscapes.

Troy, AL · 10d

thecrimsonwhite.com

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‘Haunting at the Museums’ event invites community to see otherworldly science

Under the light of star projectors in the Alabama Museum of Natural History and old-timey lanterns at the Gorgas House Museum, the two museums held “Haunting at the Museums” on Tuesday night. The event, open to community members and students alike, took place at both museums with the shared theme of “Otherworldly Encounters.”

Alabama · 8d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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These 8 horror movies were filmed in Alabama. Here's where

In horror movies, some of Hollywood’s most unsettling scenes have a surprising connection to Alabama. The state’s historic buildings, quiet coastal communities and rural landscapes have served as backdrops for everything from masked killers and supernatural forces to stories about people who discover their neighbors may not be who they seem. Some productions brought familiar Hollywood franchises to Alabama, while others turned the state into the setting for original tales of terror. Several films also used recognizable local landmarks , giving movie fans another reason to see Alabama differently this Halloween. From a notorious lakeside campground to the streets of Fairhope and a racetrack near Mobile, here are eight horror movies that showcase Alabama’s place in the genre. Friday the 13 th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Jason Voorhees brought his signature hockey mask to Baldwin County for the seventh installment of the slasher franchise. Brynes Lake stood in for Camp Crystal Lake, the fictional campground synonymous with the series. The Final Destination (2009) A disastrous racetrack crash sets off a series of gruesome events in the fourth film in the Final Destination franchise. The fictional McKinley Speedway was actually Mobile International Speedway in Irvington. Viewers may also spot

Alabama · 14d

OBA

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More Than 200 Songwriters Head To The Coast For Frank Brown Festival

Music lovers can hear the stories behind hit songs from the people who wrote them. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival is returning to the Gulf Coast. More than 200 songwriters will perform at venues across coastal Alabama and Florida. Audiences will hear familiar songs and the stories behind them. The festival also supports music education through scholarships and outreach programs.

Orange Beach, AL · 10d

OBA

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Alabama 2-Man Championship Set For Dec. 5–6 At Craft Farms And Peninsula

Amateur golfers of all skill levels can compete for an estimated $15,000-plus in prizes and skins. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Amateur golfers across the region can compete for a substantial cash prize on the local coast. Two premier regional courses will welcome competitors of all abilities. The event offers local sports enthusiasts a chance to showcase their skills in team play. Organizers structured the setup to keep players in contention through the final holes.

Gulf Shores, AL · 9d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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All-star cast anchors 'Fences' at Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Troy Maxson's life was surrounded by fences — barriers his talents as a gifted Negro League baseball player couldn't overcome. His dreams of joining the majors became just dreams, and life in 1950s Pittsburgh made him a sanitation worker. Audiences will meet Maxson in August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning modern classic "Fences," performing now through Nov. 15 on Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Octagon Stage. The story shows Maxson build a fence around his home to keep his family together, through anguish over shattered dreams may tear them apart. Wilson, who passed in 2005 at age 60, is known as "Theatre’s Poet of Black America." “August Wilson stands among the most important American playwrights of the 20th century,” said ASF Artistic Director Quin Gresham. “What makes Wilson’s work endure is its profound humanity. His characters are never simply representatives of an era or an idea. They are complicated, vivid and deeply recognizable people, carrying their hopes, wounds, humor, contradictions and dreams.” Alabama Shakespeare Festival is joined by two other Southern theatre companies − Theatrical Outfit and Dominion Entertainment Group − in bringing "Fences" to two states. It is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.

Montgomery, AL · 8d

salvationsouth.com

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Bradley Sides Keeps the Fire Close to Home

A North Alabama farm becomes the setting for something impossible in The Volcano Keeper. Author Bradley Sides talks with Caleb Johnson about family, grief, and characters whose kindness survives their hardest days. Oct 31, 2026. Alabama is a place of contradictions and disparities. Natural beauty, environmental degradation, generational wealth, abject...

Alabama · 9d

Praise 93.3

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Do You Know Alabama’s Official State Song?

There’s something special about a song that represents where you come from.

Alabama · 11d

WHNT News 19

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‘I feel like I’m home, almost’: Alabama researcher inspired by love of cemeteries publishes book

Mollie Smith Waters put 25,000 miles on her car visiting cemeteries across the state of Alabama while researching what would become her book "Historic Resting Places of Alabama."

Alabama · 9d

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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into A Hallmark Movie In These 8 Charming Alabama Towns

Looking for charming Alabama towns that feel like they belong in a Hallmark movie?. These 8 towns deliver stunning beauty and the kind of small-town warmth that stays with you!. 1. Guntersville. Guntersville is an Alabama town so naturally beautiful that it almost feels like someone planned the whole thing...

Alabama · 14d

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No. 1 Auburn leads Steelwood Collegiate after two rounds

LOXLEY, Alabama – The No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team closed out a 36-hole, two-round day Saturday on top of the leaderboard at the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational. The Tigers are first with a 35-under 541 and are competing at the par 72, 7,096-yard Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama.

Auburn, AL · 8d

Hartselle Enquirer

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There Goes Connie: Local woman finds success in fourth career as travel writer

Author Connie Pearson and her husband really went out of the way to research her latest book — more than 2,500 miles, in fact. Actually, the travel writer has two new books — one about sights to visit up and down Interstate 65, and an updated version of what to do in north Alabama.

Decatur, AL · 8d

Troy Messenger

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New theater classes coming to Pike, Crenshaw counties

Registration is underway to bring theater art classes to Pike and Crenshaw counties. Callie Willis is in the process of bringing theater to the rural areas that, she said, often lack theater and arts education due to structural, financial and geographic challenges that make offering these specialized classes difficult. “Having...

Pike County, AL · 10d

birminghamtimes.com

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‘Historically Black’: BCRI Exhibit Honors Alabama’s HBCU Legacy and Connects History to Today

The history of Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities is deeply connected to the history of the Civil Rights Movement, but their legacy extends beyond the struggle for equality. From educating generations of Black leaders to shaping campus traditions, culture and community, the institutions have helped define Alabama’s story.

Birmingham, AL · 10d

WSFA

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Brundidge Peanut Butter Festival happening tomorrow

Brundidge is hosting it's annual Peanut Butter festival starting tomorrow.

Brundidge, AL · 10d

cnaw2news.com

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Local fire departments hosting Halloween events across East Alabama

Multiple East Alabama fire departments hosting Halloween events on October 31 with candy, costumes, fire trucks, and trick-or-treating. Events run 4-10 p.m. across various locations; Fort Mitchell offering costume contest with $75 prize to community families. Several fire departments across the Chattahoochee Valley are inviting families to celebrate Halloween with...

Fort Mitchell, AL · 9d