Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Zeta’s Historic Impact Will Be Remembered in Alabama
In the few days since Hurricane Zeta smashed through the state, Alabama Power crews and support teams have been working day and night to get the lights back on as quickly and as safely as possible. Continue reading →
Virtual Festivities in Can’t Miss Alabama Honor Veterans
In this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama, find out where you can applaud and express your gratitude to America’s heroes… virtually or in public. Continue reading →
Kith Kitchens to Open Cabinet Factory in Florence, Creating 131 Jobs
Kith Kitchens, an Alabama-based maker of high-quality cabinets, plans to invest $11 million to open a new manufacturing facility in Florence that will create 131 full-time jobs. Continue reading →
UAB Establishes Uterus Transplant Program
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Medicine have established the first uterus transplant program in the Southeast and the fourth in the United States. Continue reading →
Alabama Power, Southern Company Support Research to Fight Bat-Killing Disease
Bats can be scary to some people. But far more frightening is the impact a virulent bat disease is having on the furry, flying mammals. Continue reading →
Service Restored to More Than 90% of Alabama Power Customers
A workforce of more than 5,000 line crews and support personnel from Alabama Power and 24 states and Canada has restored service to more than 90% of customers affected by Hurricane Zeta. As of 2 p.m. Monday, 46,000 outages remain statewide, down from a peak of 504,000. Continue reading →
Vote Safely, Stay Healthy for the Holidays With COVID-19 Tips From UAB
It’s important to engage in the electoral process. However, voters have more to consider this year than for whom they will cast a vote on Election Day. Continue reading →
Mobile Trail Gives Visitors Glimpse of City’s Multicultural Beginnings
While conducting a tour of Mobile’s historic Africatown, Karlos Finley said his most moving experience was when a group of African visitors realized it was their ancestors who had sold fellow tribesmen into slavery, condemning them to a life of captivity thousands of miles away. Continue reading →
From Dying to Living: How One Nonprofit Reimagined Vacant Jasper Mall Space
As stores in shopping malls continue to close across the country, a space at the Jasper Mall in Walker County is being reimagined as a safe haven for youths. Continue reading →
University of Alabama Sets Fundraising Record in Fiscal 2019-20
The University of Alabama saw its highest fundraising year in fiscal 2019-20, which included charitable gifts and pledges in excess of $222 million from nearly 60,000 donors. Continue reading →
