Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter —Alabama Power employee served nation in West Germany
As a high school senior in 1978, Mike Smothers knew his next step after graduation: Join the Army. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Show appreciation to Alabama veterans by attending ceremonies, events
Salute all who have served. Offer thanks to extraordinary military members for their valuable service. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Getting to know the startups in the Alabama Launchpad Social Impact Competition: Reboot Reforestation and OMNIS
Reboot Reforestation wants to plant a seed, or more accurately, thousands of acres of seeds, across Alabama and the Southeast. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Demopolis City Landing promises economic, recreational boost for west Alabama
A new pavilion is just one of the amenities at Demopolis City Landing on the banks of the Tombigbee River. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Extension’s ‘Operation Grow’ helps veterans adjust to civilian life
Making the transition from active duty to civilian life can be a difficult and sometimes lonely challenge for U.S. military veterans. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Power volunteers celebrate dedication of Habitat for Humanity house
The day Desinee Lawson and her two children, 9-year-old Elijah and 3-year-old Emoree, have longed for finally arrived last week. Lawson received the keys to her new home, built with the helpful hands of volunteers with the Magic City Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO). Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Myrlie Evers-Williams to receive Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s 2022 Shuttlesworth Award
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) has selected Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of Medgar Evers, as this year’s recipient of the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter —Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Startup Spotlight: Eneryield
The Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator is in its third year with 10 startups from Alabama, other states and even other countries. Alabama NewsCenter is putting a spotlight on all the companies in the 2022 class. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund celebrates 30 years of supporting families
Making homes more energy efficient for Alabama families is one of the goals of the ABC Trust. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Expansion makes OWA in Foley a year-round Alabama destination
Rising 114 feet above Baldwin County, Rollin’ Thunder’s passengers can view the Gulf of Mexico all the way from Foley. But not for long. Continue reading →
