Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Newscenter — Apple Car Reports Fuel Speculation of Kia or Japan Carmaker Deal
Speculation that Apple Inc. is seeking a partner to develop its own electric vehicle swept through South Korea and Japan, where shares of major car companies climbed on reports of discussions with the maker of the iPhone. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Startup Fledging Gains Traction Following 2021 CES Conference
Last month, Fledging, a Birmingham-based tech startup, joined nine others from Alabama to exhibit their companies with the Alabama Startup Pavilion at the all-virtual 2021 CES conference. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Can’t Miss Alabama Highlights Black History Month and ‘Love for Literacy’
Plan for Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Yardi Gras, and other entertaining ideas for a great weekend with this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Birmingham Among the Metro Areas Beating the National 6.5% Jobless Rate
Smaller U.S. cities have been spared the worst of the pandemic-driven unemployment crisis that’s battered major population centers like New York and Chicago, a new report shows. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama’s Innovation Depot Refreshes Brand, Unveils Two New Programs
Birmingham’s Innovation Depot has a brand refresh, two new programs, a mobile app for depot members and several building enhancements. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Expanded Broadband Access Is the Alabama Rural Broadband Coalition’s Mission
The Alabama Rural Broadband Coalition is helping to bring high-speed internet to portions of the state still lacking reliable service. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama-Built Santa Fe Gets Hyundai Off to Strong Sales Start in 2021
The Alabama-built Santa Fe SUV set a new January total sales record for Hyundai with a 36% climb compared to the same month a year ago. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Kicks Off 2021 Legislative Session
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday gave a most unusual State of the State Address – no lawmakers were present in the old House Chamber and instead watched remotely – as she recapped a most unusual year in the state’s history and kicked off the 2021 legislative session. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — UAB Emergency Department Makes History With New Chair
Dr. Marie-Camille Elie, just named as head of UAB’s Emergency Medicine Department, is triple certified in emergency medicine and critical care, as well as hospice and palliative care medicine. Elie is the first Black woman to be named a permanent chair of an emergency medicine department at a major U.S. medical school. Continue reading →
Alabama Newscenter — Alabama Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Check and Scheduling Portal
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched an online portal for people to check their eligibility and make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at county health departments. Continue reading →
