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11th Circuit reverses Baker case decision

06.25.2008 by André Natta · No Comments

The 11th Circuit United States Court of Appeals has just posted this decision, ordering that the case brought by former physical education teacher Bruce Baker against the City of Birmingham’s Board of Education proceed. Since we can’t find any details … Continue reading

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More airport traffic? Maybe, but for the wrong reasons…

06.25.2008 by André Natta · 2 Comments

I got an email today from the chairman of the Business Travel Coalition directing me to the Save my Airport! website they’ve established to raise awareness about the potential of an airline crisis due to rising fuel prices. The consumer … Continue reading

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A look back: June 25

06.25.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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1965: Woodward Iron Company executive Joseph Woodward II died in North Carolina. 1999: Birmingham Central Station was dedicated. Courtesy:

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Last car, 6.24.2008

06.24.2008 by André Natta · 2 Comments

Officials unveiling the Alabama stamp are (left to right) Birmingham Postmaster Samuel Jaudon, Gov. Bob Riley, Montgomery Postmaster Teresa Welch, and Lee Sentell, director of Alabama Tourism. Courtesy - State of Alabama (Governor

Officials unveiling the Alabama stamp are (left to right) Birmingham Postmaster Samuel Jaudon, Gov. Bob Riley, Montgomery Postmaster Teresa Welch, and Lee Sentell, director of Alabama Tourism. Office of the Governor, State of Alabama. Now you can send your friends … Continue reading

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So, about that announcement…

06.24.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

The Terminal Concert poster - poster courtesy of Adam Stoves

We did promise an announcement about July 26 today, didn’t we: Click on the image above to learn more info! Special thanks to Travis Morgan at Skybucket Records and Adam Stoves for the poster design.

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Name change for Birmingham International Airport?

06.24.2008 by André Natta · 11 Comments

Aerial of Seibels/Bryan - Birmingham International Airport. Photo: Bob Farley/f8photo.org

That is what was proposed by Mayor Larry Langford earlier today during the City Council meeting. He said that he would be asking the Birmingham Airport Authority to rename the current facility for civil rights icon the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. … Continue reading

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A look back: June 24

06.24.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments

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1963: Letter from Birmingham Jail appeared as the cover article for The New Leader. 2005: VJ’s on the Runway closed at its 52nd Avenue North location. Courtesy:

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