June 7, 2010 
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Black Belt Treasures is a non-profit economic development program marketing high quality products from the Black Belt region. The Black Belt takes its name from a band of rich black soil that stretches across south central Alabama. The region first prospered because it was ideally suited for growing cotton, but it also has been fertile [...]
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June 7, 2010 Comments Off
Conecuh hickory smoked products began back in 1947. A lot of preparation goes into producing the delicious smoked sausage, bacon, ham and turkeys. Only the best quality meats have been chosen. Those quality meats have been prepared with a patented blend of seasonings. They are then smoked over a pure hickory fire for that True [...]
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The Knud Nielsen Company has guided tours available by appointment. You can make appointments by visiting them on the web or by calling 800-633-1682. Mr. Nielsen immigrated to the United States in 1911 from Denmark, where he had been introduced to the foliage preserving business. He worked for two years in the office of the [...]
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October 17, 2011 Comments Off
Food is creativity for rural southerners. The raw ingredients are there at hand. There is instant gratification for both the cook and the recipients of her bounty. Food is the language everybody speaks and understands. Discovering the hidden culinary gems of Rural Southwest Alabama is an adventure in itself. This is a sampler of the [...]
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May 31, 2011 Comments Off
The Washington County State Public Lake (or Emmet Wood Lake) is a 84 acre lake located 2 miles west of Millry, Alabama. Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments. An accessible fishing pier makes [...]
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May 14, 2011 Comments Off
Gees Bend Ferry between Gees Bend and Camden, Alabama, provides beautiful scenery and a great opportunity to experience Alabama’s waterways from the comfort of your automobile! (Be sure to check out Black Belt Treasures while in Camden)
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May 9, 2011 Comments Off
The Ghosts of the Black Belt: visit any town in Alabama and you will most likely hear a local ghost story. You will hear stories of civil war soldiers, haunted riverboats, spectral visitors at university campuses and many tales of apparitions that either met an early or unwarranted death. Learn more about our ghost stories and watch video interviews and tales.
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March 8, 2011 Comments Off
A Beautiful Sunset near Johnson’s Shopping Center in Thomasville, AL on Sat., Feb. 19, 2011. Taken by Billy Milstead. For more of Billy’s photos, visit his flickr page
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