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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

A Woman Who Changed Alabama's Future

Ann Bedsole, a remarkable figure in Alabama's history, passed away at the age of 95. She was not just any politician; she was a pioneer who shattered glass ceilings in both politics and education. Bedsole made history as the first woman to be elected to the Alabama State Senate, serving from 1983 to

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