President Obama's memorial speech at Tucson
Region: Alabama
Memories of the six people killed dominated much of Obama's speech. The president, for example, recalled how federal Judge John Roll was on his way from attending Mass when he stopped to say hello to Giffords and was gunned down; Dorothy Morris, shielded by her husband, but killed nonetheless; and Phyllis Schneck, a Republican who took a shine to Giffords, a Democrat, and wanted to know her better. He spoke at l... more
Views: 2793Ny judge to sentence geriatric gangster, 93
Region: Alabama
NY judge to sentence geriatric gangster, 93 "The Sonny Franzese I know as my grandfather is kind considerate, warm, and funny," wrote one granddaughter. "When he is around family he just loves to tell jokes, watch baseball on television, nap, and tell stories about the past." Well this man used to be a notorious gangster at one time and now has become a lovable old grandfather. What stories could he t... more
Views: 1621Oldest living African American dies at 113 years old.
Region: Alabama
When she turned 113, Mississippi Winn could still stand up on her own and never thought her age was a detriment to her life. The upbeat former domestic worker from Shreveport, known in the city as "Sweetie," died Friday afternoon in a nursing home. Winn was believed to be the oldest living African-American in the U.S. and the seventh-oldest living person in the world. Wow ... that is amazing. I belie... more
Views: 2359Mother Charged With Murder In Daughter's Death
Region: AlabamaA 19-year-old Oakland woman accused of suffocating her 2-year-old daughter is being held without bail after being charged withMurder. Tiffany Lopez, who is three months pregnant, was rolled into court in a wheelchair for her initial appearance Friday. After reading the charges, AlamedaCounty Superior Court Judge Robert McGuiness referred Lopez to the Public Defender's Office for representation. She was ordere... more
Views: 1647The First Flying School
Region: AlabamaFirst Flying School – it’s near Montgomery, Alabama The year was 1910 and competition was heating up in terms of flying machines so the monopoly the Wright Brothers held after their success at Kitty Hawk, South Carolina was being challenged. At the time, there were less than 10 fully qualified pilots in the world. The brothers therefore decided they would need to open a civilian flying school so they... more
Views: 1382Unusual Connections to Montgomery, Alabama
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh You don’t usually associated the word unusual with Alabama or Montgomery but we’ll bet you didn’t know that most of the things below happened in, or were located in, Montgomery itself. See for yourself how many you already knew of: 1.First Flying School Since the invention of their flying machine at Kitty Hawk, the Wright Brothers wanted to train ... more
Views: 1171Nat King Cole
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh Did you know that Nat King Cole was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama? Yes, it’s true. Fans of the former jazz pianist, who is now considered one of the most important musical personalities in our country’s history, will be delighted to be able to visit the town of his birth. His birthplace, in fact, still stands here. Although... more
Views: 804Montgomery - What’s in a Name?
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh Okay, for all you history buffs out there, how did Montgomery, Alabama get its name? Well you are correct if you answered that when the city was established in 1819 it was named after General Richard Montgomery who fought in the American War of Independence. In fact in the same year, New Philadelphia and Alabama Town merged and took the name Montgomery after the good Genera... more
Views: 807Montgomery – Courageous, Visionary and Rebellious
Region: AlabamaBy Ed Walsh What do you know about Montgomery Alabama? Not much you say? Then you should. This gay-friendly city has a whole lot going for it. It has art and history going for it in a great combination that works very well. Take just some of these unique facts for starters: --Montgomery has enticed travelers since the days of Hernando de Soto who staked a Spanish flag on the ... more
Views: 689Hank Williams Museum Montgomery
Region: AlabamaHe lived only a short time. And he died at the young age of only 29, but Hank Williams is an icon for anyone who loves music and especially for anyone who loves country music. Famous for such songs as Your Cheatin’ Heart and Jambalaya, Hank Williams became a legend in his short-lived music career. Hank was born just south of Montgomery but it was always Montgomery that he felt wa... more
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