Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter — The Hawes Murders: a dark moment in Birmingham’s early history
The pond in Lakeview Park where the weighted bodies of Emma and Irene Hawes were recovered in 1888 after a ”blood-speckled axe” was found nearby. The pond no longer exists. The property is part of the Highland Park Golf Course. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Tips and tricks to keep safety first this Halloween
Just a few simple steps can help make Halloween fun and safe. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter – Claudette Colvin, supporters hope to clear her record for civil rights era arrest
Phillip Ensler, part of the legal team that filed a petition with Montgomery County Family Court on Claudette Colvin’s behalf, talks about the effort as Colvin, in wheelchair at left, listens. The petition seeks expungement of her criminal record related to the then 15-year-old’s refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white woman. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter – Scare up some Halloween fun in Can’t Miss Alabama, among other festivities
A variety of entertainment is underway through Halloween weekend. Check them out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Springville man battles COVID-19, recovers after 33 days on ventilator
In a true life-and-death battle, Josh Latham fought valiantly against COVID-19 and won. The Springville, Alabama resident was released from St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Birmingham after fighting the deadly coronavirus for nearly two months. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama food and hospitality enhance global conference
Southern food was the centerpiece of the IACP conference in Birmingham, but the event was about more than food. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — People of Alabama: Sejal Patel of Oneonta
Sejal Patel, center, moved to Oneonta from North Dakota along with her husband Yogi and son Vihaan. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Five must-try fried chicken plates in Alabama
There’s a lot of good fried chicken out there – and especially in Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Painting a movement: Live HealthSmart Alabama murals in Kingston and Titusville reenergize public spaces
Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Raquel Smith: Breast cancer awareness advocate finds calling after personal triumph
Raquel Smith’s experience fighting breast cancer in her 20s led her to found the Pink Topps Resource and Wellness Center to help educate young women about breast cancer and assist those going through a battle with the disease. Continue reading →
