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Alabama Heritage magazine, Issue 162, Fall 2026. Depicted on the cover is an engraving of William Weatherford meeting with General Jackson. There is a sepia-like wash to the magazine.

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History, resilience, controversy, and legend. From William Weatherford and the Creek War to the Union raid on Pollard, the Scottsboro vs. NBC case, and the enduring traditions of Alabama’s Black Belt, discover the stories featured in our newest issue.

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The stories. The people. The legacy. This is Alabama Heritage.

Since its founding, Alabama Heritage has been the state’s premier historical publication, sharing the stories that educate, inspire, and entertain. This year, Alabama Heritage celebrates its 40th anniversary. In this documentary, we explore our story and its impact on the state, as well as the team that continues to believe that Alabama History Matters.

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AH EXCLUSIVE SIDEBAR: Was James Maybrick Jack the Ripper?

The identity of Jack the Ripper has been hotly debated since he murdered his first victim in 1888. Theories and suspects abound. One theorist speculates that the murders were part…

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