Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter — Mercedes-Benz launches EV production in Alabama as new chapter begins
Mercedes-Benz marks a milestone with the production launch of the EQS sport utility at its Alabama factory, the automaker’s first EV built in the U.S., on Thursday. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Fill up the weekend at Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, Birmingham Folk Festival
It is a great time to rock a weekend in Alabama… according to this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Hydro helps power a better Alabama
Alabama Power owns and operates 14 hydroelectric plants, which produce zero-emission, lower-cost electricity – with storage capacity for reliability – for customers across Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama’s Natural Bridge Park is a marvel
Alabama is full of scenic views and gorgeous landscapes, regardless of what part of the state you are in, but a small-town wonder in Winston County offers nature lovers an awe-inspiring sight that’s likely more than 2 million years in the making. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama farmers, local restaurants connect at three networking events
It’s a natural: connecting Alabama restaurants with local farmers so the best of what’s grown in the state can be served fresh to hungry local patrons – for the benefit of all three constituencies. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Community volunteers, Alabama Power, help put food on the table for needy families in the Wiregrass
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank recently received a bounty of 30,000 meals to help feed families in need, thanks to the muscle of community volunteers and support from Alabama Power. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Pfizer’s $5.4 billion deal could mean big things for sickle cell disease
Finally, big drugmakers are taking notice, culminating with Pfizer’s $5.4 billion acquisition of one of the more promising drugs to treat sickle cell disease. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Nick Saban extends with Alabama in coaching contract worth $93.6 million
Nick Saban’s latest contract extension, approved on Aug. 23 by the University of Alabama System board of trustees compensation committee, will extend the prior agreement by one season, keeping the coach with the Crimson Tide football program through at least Feb. 28, 2030. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Jefferson County, Alabama, approves $31.8 million in investments
In a sign of its economic development muscle, the Jefferson County Commission recently announced five projects in one day that will create hundreds of high-paying jobs and millions in investments while diversifying the economy across the metro area, according to the commission members. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Birmingham, Alabama’s 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival kicking off
The 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival starts this evening and runs through Aug. 28 – and after two years of adapting to COVID-19, organizers hope this year will mark a relative return to normalcy for the event, which brings thousands of attendees to downtown Birmingham each year. Continue reading →
