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Why the Boll Weevil is this Alabama Town's Mascot

Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama.

Aired 08/09/2023 | Rating NR

Human Footprint

Why the Boll Weevil is this Alabama Town's Mascot

Clip: Episode 6 | 2m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama.

Over an ice cream with Historian Laponce Harrison, Shane learns the boll weevil’s history – and how this insect became an icon in the town of Enterprise, Alabama.

Aired 08/09/2023 | Rating NR

Episode 6 Preview

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