Tag: John Patterson

71st anniversary: Assassination of Albert Patterson in Phenix City changed Alabama history, will not be forgotten

June 18 marks the 71st anniversary of the murder of attorney John Patterson in Phenix City. It is remembered in a movie and an annual award.

The murder that changed Alabama: AG nominee Albert Patterson assassinated 70 years ago in Phenix City

A political assassination changed Alabama 70 years ago. AG nominee Albert Patterson gunned down in Phenix City

Amie Beth Shaver: Uncommon courage

As it turns out, Agnes Patterson was a woman who could teach us a thing or two.