The Alabama Blog

Alabama Features the Original Mardi Gras | Festival Celebrated in Mobile Since 1704

26 January, 2010

Mobile Alabama's Mardi Gras is the oldest annual carnival celebration in the United States, having begun in 1703. The city of New Orleans was not founded until 1718.

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Alabama Man Swallows Hedge Clippers | Home Depot Takes Returns on Funny Tasting Tools

18 January, 2010

Have you seen the YouTube clip with Alabama's resident sword swallower, Dan Meyer, swallowing a blade from a pair of Home Depot hedge clippers? Definitely NOT something to try at home, kids.

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Questionable Parenting in Alabama | Mom Endangers Daughter with Roof Top Ride

12 January, 2010

One mom in Albertville, Alabama doesn't value her daughter very much; the adult female was charged with child endangerment last fall when she had her daughter ride outside, on top of their van, to secure a cardboard box.

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Street Revitalization | Business Owners Committed To Rebuilding Downtown

4 January, 2010

Jeffrey Paulk believes in downtown so much that he not only moved his business there, but also built a place for his wife's shop and will soon live there.

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