A look back
A look back to Cotton Country
Many years ago Alabama was referred to as the Cotton State because so much cotton was grown here. Over the years, as places like Morgan County have become more industrialized ... Read more
3 years ago by Bill Stewart.
Another look back at large families
In the 1880s and 1890s, large households were the norm. Most commonly in Hartselle homes, when the town first came into existence in the 1870s, there were ... Read more
3 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A look back at large families
One of the most obvious facts about our society is that the size of families is much smaller than it was in the decade when Hartselle ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A look back at school conditions
For the school year 2020-2021, conditions will be very unlike what the present generation of “grown–ups” knows much about. Some students will be in the school. Some parents, ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
The Burlesons – since 1940s
May 17, 1942—F. E. Burleson delivered an inspiring patriotic address this morning at the First Methodist Church as recognition was given and honor was paid to ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A look back at business, schools, sports, agriculture
President Calvin Coolidge was famous for saying, “The business of government is business.” Members of the Burleson family have been active in business but also in ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A look back at parties for youngsters, adults
North Alabama – and especially Hartselle – has never lacked for parties. This column looks at some of the parties of past years as well as additional events in the ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A Look Back: Hartselle schools, churches, civic clubs
Nov. 9, 1933—John J. Sparkman, a Hartselle native now residing in Huntsville, is governor-elect of the Alabama Kiwanis district. He is now in attendance at the annual civic club’s council meeting of Kiwanis International ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
The legislature and education
The Burleson family has supported education for a long time. One of this family’s most notable supporters was Rufus C. Burleson, who served as president of what is now Baylor University ... Read more
4 years ago by Bill Stewart.
A catastrophic weather event
March 21, 1932—This was the date of the greatest catastrophe ever to hit Alabama: 268 people lost their lives on that day, and close to 2,000 were ... Read more