Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:40 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:40:41 GMT
Investigators say a man in Remplap was arrested after he threatened his wife and child and pulled a gun on a school principal. Southeastern Elementary was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after theMore >>
Investigators say a man in Remplap was arrested after he threatened his wife and child and pulled a gun on a school principal. Southeastern Elementary was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after theMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:41 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:41:18 GMT
As Memorial Day approaches, Central Alabamians are taking time to honor and remember those who served. Wednesday night, Governor Robert Bentley came to the Magic City to support a Birmingham family - doingMore >>
As Memorial Day approaches, Central Alabamians are taking time to honor and remember those who served. Wednesday night, Governor Robert Bentley came to the Magic City to support a Birmingham family - doing just that.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:34:46 GMT
Weaver and the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission have reached an agreement that will allow bus and para- transit service to continue uninterrupted. The Commission has revised Weaver's bill forMore >>
Weaver and the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission have reached an agreement that will allow bus and para- transit service to continue uninterrupted. The Commission has revised Weaver's bill forMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:32:50 GMT
Members of the Class of 2012 from Birmingham High Schools have been offered scholarships valued at more than 19 million dollars and 6 million dollars of that money was awarded to students at Jackson OlinMore >>
Members of the Class of 2012 from Birmingham High Schools have been offered scholarships valued at more than 19 million dollars and 6 million dollars of that money was awarded to students at Jackson OlinMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:32 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:32:37 GMT
Crimestoppers helps bring criminals to justice in Birmingham. its now looking to expand into the metropolitan area. District attorneys and sheriffs from across the region attended the crimestoppers meetingMore >>
Crimestoppers helps bring criminals to justice in Birmingham. its now looking to expand into the metropolitan area. District attorneys and sheriffs from across the region attended the crimestoppers meetingMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:15 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:15:28 GMT
Breaking news from the ABC 33/40 newsroom. Southeastern Elementary School, located in Remlap in Blount County, is on lockdown at this hour. There are reports of a man with a gun near the school and thatMore >>
School administrators at Southeastern Elementary School in Remlap have been given clearance to lift the lockdown.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:59:48 GMT
After the Fairfield City Council voted to hire a locksmith to gain access to the Fairfield Civic Center Monday night, police have been ordered to park outside the gate to keep those unauthorized by theMore >>
After the Fairfield City Council voted to hire a locksmith to gain access to the Fairfield Civic Center Monday night, police have been ordered to park outside the gate to keep those unauthorized by the Mayor from getting inside, according to sources.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:46:53 GMT
There's some bad news for parents traveling with their small children. United Airlines says it will no longer allow them to board early if they are flying coach. The airline made the change last month,More >>
There's some bad news for parents traveling with their small children.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:01:03 GMT
The Jefferson County nursing home bed sale delay could get costly. The county stands to lose 11 million dollars from the sale of the licenses and the actual nursing home property. Construction is alsoMore >>
The Jefferson County nursing home bed sale delay could get costly. The county stands to lose 11 million dollars, and construction is also postponed on two new nursing homes.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 4:33 PM EDT2012-05-23 20:33:29 GMT
A business partner of former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is scheduled for trial October 1st on charges of illegally selling securities and defrauding his clients. John David StroudMore >>
A business partner of former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is scheduled for trial October 1st on charges of illegally selling securities and defrauding his clients. John David StroudMore >>
For many people, knowing where their families originated is of great importance. In fact, people spend lots of money and time tracing their roots. But for many African Americans, going back in time can have its share of stumbling blocks.
Archivist and Millbrook, Al. native Frazine Taylor says the history of slavery makes finding some information particularly difficult. But she has used old traditions and new technology to gather familial information dating back to the early 1800's. In fact, through library archives and sites like Ancestry.com, she has gathered U.S. Census data, marriage licenses and business records to create her family tree.
As a former head of reference for the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Taylor says she has learned more about herself by learning about her ancestors.
"It gave me a sense of pride to know I have family members who owned 400 acres of land... I have roots." Taylor says.
She also gives tips for any person interested in tracing their lineage:
1. Talk with family members 2. Use library archives, court records 3. Use websites like ancestry.com 4. Join a local genealogical support group 5. Seek a genealogical consultant
