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Welcome to Bhamwiki
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In the news
- February 9: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. Olanda Smith and Dianah McCaryeo were the first to exchange vows at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
- January 17: Boxer Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne by unanimous decision, claiming the WBC world heavyweight title.
- January 3: The Florida Gators beat the East Carolina Pirates 28-20 in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field.
- December 2: UAB president Ray Watts announced the termination of the Blazers football program.
New articles
Did you know?
- ...that Shades Cahaba is the only Homewood elementary school not to have suffered a major fire?
- ...that Louise Wooster's sister was also a noted Birmingham madam, under the name Maggie Bracken?
- ...that the Indian Springs School once boasted a "Truth House", a tilting classroom used to demonstrate physics concepts?
- ...that Samford Bulldogs men's basketball coach Scott Padgett scored 1,874 points during his 7-year NBA career?
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