Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama NewsCenter – Shegun Otulana shares success story with Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator startup teams gathered recently to learn from renowned Birmingham entrepreneur Shegun Otulana. One of Birmingham’s brightest entrepreneurs, Otulana sold his company Therapy Brands for $2.1 billion in May. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — ZeroZero Helps Children Score and Win With Alabama Power Foundation Grant
The ZeroZero Foundation is a nonprofit aimed at introducing less fortunate children and teens in the Birmingham area to the diverse opportunities available in the sports world. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — How Ashley M. Jones Became the Most Influential Poet in Alabama
At the center of all she does, from serving as founding director of the Magic City Poetry Festival to teaching creative writing at the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) and holding many board positions, the mission remains simple for Birmingham’s Ashley M. Jones – make poetry accessible to all. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Fiesta Festival Highlights Hispanic Culture in Alabama
The one-day festival took place Sept. 25 in downtown Birmingham, where its bright colors and good food served as the backdrop to highlight Hispanic art, music and dance. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Marion Military Institute Dedicates New First Responder Building
Marion Military Institute (MMI) recently dedicated its new First Responder Building and thanked community and state partners in its latest workforce development endeavor. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — UAB’s HCV+ Organ Transplant Program Extends to Heart and Lung Patients
After waiting more than two years, Colin Tucker received a new heart thanks to UAB’s new organ transplant program that uses hepatitis C-positive organs. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — University of Alabama Online Seeking Nominees for Military Award
Past or present military service members with ties to the state of Alabama or the University of Alabama, and who have made an exceptional impact on their country or community, are eligible for the University of Alabama Online’s new Legendary Service Award. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Waffles
Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Waffles take about 5 minutes to make with only three ingredients. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Auburn University EAGLES Student, Recent Alumna Publish Children’s Book About Friendship, Inclusion
Anna Moates met Anna Penland through Auburn University’s EAGLES program for students with intellectual disabilities when Penland was an EAGLES WINGS mentor, and the two became fast friends. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter — Breast Cancer Survivor Martha Avila-Adame Aims High in Great Alabama 650 Race
After facing a life-and-death battle against breast cancer, Martha Avila-Adame is beating the waves on Alabama lakes and white water to compete in the Great Alabama 650 paddleboard race. Continue reading →
