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Mustangs to “cruise” to Barber racecourse

Map of trip from Mustangs across America

Map of the proposed route. Courtesy of Mustangs across America. 

Let’s say you want to be part of a mob of close to 6,000 Ford Mustangs as part of a 6-day cross-country trip commemorating the 45th anniversary of the classic sportscar

Well, in our case it would be two cross-county trips – one to get to Las Vegas, NV by next April 10 and then the one to get back here by April 16 to take part in what will be the largest Ford Mustang show ever. Registration opens this April 17, giving you a year to get ready.

A look back: March 17

1856:

The first meeting of the Board of Trustees for what is now Birmingham-Southern College was held.

1948:

Mayor Larry Langford was born in Birmingham.

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From the Stationmaster: Shake the dust

I’d like to take a moment to thank all of you who’ve visited The Terminal during the last year. We’ve got a lot of plans for Birmingham’s hub as we enter our second year of existence, but we also have a challenge for you. Listen to the words spoken by my good friend (and 2007 World Cup Poetry Slam champ) Anis Mojgani, and then click here. We hope to see you later this evening.

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A look back: March 14

1888:

Rufus N. Rhodes published the first edition of the Birmingham Evening News.

2007:

The Birmingham Design Review Committee narrowly approved the request for a demolition permit for the Birmingham News building (1917).

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A look back: March 13

1918:

Sculptor John Rhoden (creator of the Rev. Shuttlesworth statue in front of the Civil Rights Institute) was born.

1993:

Garrison Keillor’s American Radio Company was recorded at the Alabama Theatre; broadcast nationwide but had few audience members due to the Blizzard of 1993.

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Random Shots: A reminder of what’s to come

One of two banners hanging on a downtown Birmingham, AL skyscraper that formerly served as headquarters for Regions Bank. It is slated to be transformed into the second Marriott Renaissance Hotel in the metropolitan area.

André Natta/bhamterminal.com.

This is one of two banners that are hanging on the corner of the former Regions Bank headquarters in downtown Birmingham that were installed earlier this week. The signs announce the pending arrival of a Renaissance Hotel in the city center and mention the partners and participants in the project. Doesn’t hurt that it references the city’s new logo either.

APT reflects on Birmingham this month

Southern Museum of Flight - Alabama Public Television

Southern Museum of Flight is the focus of one of the stories being told this month on Alabama Public Television’s “Alabama Stories.” Special to The Terminal.

Throughout the month of March, Alabama Public Television will have shows focusing on the city of Birmingham. “These stories are unique and they will give a different focus on the city,” said Kathie Martin, Assistant VP at Alabama Public Television. The shows will look at topics including Birmingham’s crime rate, the city’s Irish and Celtic heritage, and Alabama’s involvement in the “Bay of Pigs” invasion. Martin says that people need to know the history of not just Birmingham, but the entire state.

“A lot people may not know that Alabama played a big role in the “Bay of Pigs”, or they may need to know [about] the crime rate in Birmingham because they have children that attend schools like UAB or Jefferson State,” said Martin. Two of the pieces will be featured on the network’s series “Alabama Stories.”

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