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PURPLE, PURPLE, PURPLE. What is the deal with purple in Alabama? If you see purple paint on a tree, fence, piece of wood, or building in Alabama would you have any idea what the purple paint posted really means?

The MOSQUITO. After a couple of decades of peace, now these critters are being found in our state with a very serious virus. According to WKRG-TV in Mobile, The Mobile County Health Department has confirmed a positive test for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus in a trapped mosquito.

I had money, yes money, that was "unclaimed" and waiting for me. All I had to do was fill out a few forms. This week is National Unclaimed Property Week, and Alabama residents are missing out.

I have never worried about the basics in life, as much as I do at this point. Medication. All medications should be easy to find when we need them. I've never seen SO MANY drug shortages in Alabama or America in my lifetime.

Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.

On Jan. 3, 2000, Rimes kicked off the new year -- and the new millennium -- on a high note.

On Jan. 2, 1975, 'Austin City Limits' premiered on PBS.

On Jan. 1, 1994, Hill started off the new year on a high note.

On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.

In 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.