Rufus Rhodes

Rufus Napoleon Rhodes (born June 5, 1856 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, died January 12, 1910 in Birmingham) was the founder and managing editor of the Birmingham News from its beginning in 1888 until his death. He also served as a director and 2nd Vice-President of the Associated Press. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1892 and 1904, and a Brigadier General in the Alabama National Guard.

Rhodes is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery. Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue is named for him.