Category Archives: Alabama

Random Shots: Go check out the cars at Rickwood

Posted on September 15, 2007 | Leave a comment

Attendee Checking Out Cars At Rickwood Field

Photo credit: André Natta

You may even run into an American Idol. That’s the word from out at We Love West End Day at Rickwood Field. You’ve got to get out there today and check out the cars. If you happen to see this in time, you may be able to get to Birmingham’s west side to see former American Idol Ruben Studdard (estimated time of arrival – 2:30 p.m.). His grandmother is a neighborhood officer and an organizer of today’s event. Check out our listing for the event for additional information.

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Posted in 35204, Alabama, Birmingham, Events, Festival, Random Shots

A look back: September 15

Posted on September 15, 2007 | Leave a comment

1963:

16th Street Baptist Church Near Completion Photo Credit - Andre Natta

Photo credit: André Natta

16th Street Baptist Church was bombed. Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley were killed in the blast. The church has recently undergone an extensive renovation that has in part repaired structural damage resulting from the bombing. Click here to listen to a 2003 interview from the Travis Smiley Show about the renovation of the historic church.

Also:

Johnnie Robinson was killed by police after throwing rocks at a squad car.

Virgil Ware was shot and killed while riding on the handlebars of his brother’s bicycle in Docena.

Courtesy: Bhamwiki

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Posted in 35203, A look back, Alabama, Birmingham, history

Calling all YPs now!

Posted on September 14, 2007 | Leave a comment

New on the radar, the Birmingham Council for Business Ethics is hosting a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at The Club and the young leaders of Birmingham are invited to attend free. And they’ll feed you free too. The only catch is that you have to register today. You can see all the details after the jump including a description of the speaker, Steve Harrison, author of “The Manager’s Book of Decencies.” RSVP here. Continue reading →

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Business, Events, food, Homewood, yp

New life for a historic hotel

Posted on September 14, 2007 | 2 comments

Interior Of A.g. Gaston Motel Parking Area

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo

You may have missed it last week, but there’s a good chance that the A.G. Gaston Hotel will be getting a new owner in the coming months, bringing along with him a new life for the local historic landmark property.

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Posted in Alabama, architecture, Birmingham, Business

From the Stationmaster: A slower posting day

Posted on September 14, 2007 | Leave a comment

I just wanted to warn you that you’re going to see a little less traffic than normal from us this morning. Yeah, part of it may be the rain (though we’re extremely grateful), but we’re also busy finishing up two more interviews for our candidates series beginning on Monday. Mayor Kincaid and Willie Hendrix have committed to being interviewed. We have still not received word from Commissioner Larry Langford’s campaign.

There are still a couple of posts that will to go up this morning, but you’ll see the bulk of our stories today after 1 p.m.

Enjoy the rain and stay dry!

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, The Terminal, update

A look back: September 14

Posted on September 14, 2007 | Leave a comment

1958:

Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis was born. Lewis remains missing more than two years after being last seen on the city’s west side in May 2005.

Courtesy: Bhamwiki

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Tomorrow’s the day Jeremy hits 1,000,000!

Posted on September 13, 2007 | 3 comments

Jeremy Harper - Myspace.comJeremy’s almost there! He predicts that tomorrow at approximately 6:30 p.m. he will have completed the Millioncount. This has been an interesting event to say the least and according to the website, the fun’s just beginning.

Plans call for him to join the festivities at The Barking Kudu after getting a few moments of down time with a weekend of fun and activities for all to follow. Then, after a longer break, The Harper Show begins on StreamedOut.com…

Click here to read it from the man’s mouth (or hands as the case may be).

And congratulations early, Jeremy.

Related links:

Yes, He Really Is Counting To 1 Million Online
He’s Still Going, And Going, And Going

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Posted in Alabama, Birmingham, Fundraiser, Quirky, technology