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Welcome to Bhamwiki
Bhamwiki, now in its tenth year, is an encyclopedic resource for anyone curious about Birmingham, Alabama and the region around it. We aim for accuracy, objectivity, and accessibility as we work steadily to expand our coverage.
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In the news
- May 31: Former Birmingham City Council member Leroy Bandy died.
- May 22: Bernhard Langer won the 2016 Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club
- May 1: Brad Keselowski won the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
- March 27 (Easter): Mother Angelica died at the Our Lady of the Angels monastery in Hanceville.
New articles
Did you know?
- ...that Cinema City 8 was the largest multiplex in the nation when it opened in 1978?
- ...that cartoonist Howard Cruse and author Dennis Covington are cousings?
- ...that the Native American settlement of Mad Town on the Cahaba River marked a junction of major trade paths?
- ...that actress Gail Strickland is the daughter of tire dealer Lynn Strickland?
- ...that Woodlawn's "La Quemada" neighborhood was once known as "Eastwood"?
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