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Buried Truths: Alabama’s Coal Mining Legacy with George Adair
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In this episode of Coffee and History, independent researcher George Adair uncovers Alabama’s coal mining legacy—from convict labor and environmental battles to tragic mining disasters. We explore the devastating fire at Lucille Mines, the Bryce Hospital flooding incident, and the broader impact of coal mining on communities and landscapes. George also shares insights into his preservation work on the McMillan family homestead, the effects of fracking and longwall mining, and his upcoming research on river and harbor improvements in Tuscaloosa.
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