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19: The town Mickle Muckle founded, Hal Kemp and Texas Apr 20, 2018

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The town of Marion has a storied history, originally named Muckle's Ridge, the town was an education hotbed with multiple well known colleges founded there. The legendary Sam Houston was married there and it was a place the jazz legend Hal Kemp called home.

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18: Which Alabama city was almost named Dittoville, AL Apr 17, 2018

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Almost named Dittoville and then Twickenham, AL this city had one of the first municipal water systems in the nation. The founder, which the town was named after, lost his land and then ended up buried near the town dump.

17: A historic house, the Van de Graaff generator and Alabama Football Apr 12, 2018

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This is a story of the very historic and beautiful Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. The beautiful Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is filled with mysteries such as a door that leads nowhere, deep underground tunnels, 2-foot thick brick walls, and many reported paranormal experiences reported by visitors.

16: The Blonde Bandit captured in Alabama Apr 07, 2018

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You've probably heard the story of the robbers, Bonnie and Clyde, but have you ever heard of the Blonde Bandit? Did Bonnie and Clyde Rob a bank in Arab, Alabama?

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15: The Great Tornado of 1847 and the three thimbles Apr 03, 2018

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In 1847 when booming Tuscumbia reached economic freedom, Mother Nature pays a visit and devastates the town. Also an enterprising doctor gathers up real estate with just a thimble and a ball.

14: One of the most historical towns in Alabama Mar 29, 2018

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A town/region that eight state governors called home, saved at the last minute from destruction in the Civil War and one that hosts a wonderful pilgrimage of homes this April 6-7th

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13: A true southern lady, Henrietta Boggs, First Lady of the Revolution Mar 23, 2018

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We discuss the upcoming television movie premiere of First Lady of the Revolution, about a true southern lady, Henrietta Boggs who is 99 years old, and her story of becoming the First Lady of Costa Rica. The movie premieres Sunday Night, March 25th 8:00 pm CST on APT World.

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12: Massive Land Frauds after the Revolutionary War Mar 22, 2018

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After the Revolutionary War, land frauds were the norm, this episode details two of the largest in the Alabama area. These frauds led to many people ending up settling in Alabama with no other options.

11: A world renowned resort in Blount Springs, chiggers included Mar 16, 2018

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One of the state and nation's grand resorts was located in Blount Springs, hosting dignitaries and celebrities. One celebrity, in particular, discovered Alabama chiggers the hard way, but the town came to the rescue.

10: How justice was served in the pioneer days of Alabama and Grits! Mar 13, 2018

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The notorious bandit Mason, harsh justice of pioneer days, what was riding the coach, and 39 lashes. Also, we discuss the best way to have grits.

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