Author Archives: Alabama News Center
PSC Approves $100 Million Credit for Alabama Power Customers
Alabama Power customers will receive a credit in October because the company’s fuel expenses have been lower this year. The amount of the credit is based on energy use and will be $25 for the typical customer. Continue reading →
Novel Diabetes Drug Candidate Discovered by UAB, Southern Research Shows Promise in Tests of Humans and Mice
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Southern Research have discovered a compound that offers a major advance in the oral treatment of diabetes. Continue reading →
Auburn University Rural Studio Brings Architectural Vision to Alabama’s Black Belt
The Auburn University Rural Studio has been transforming parts of Alabama’s Black Belt with its creative approach to architectural recycling for 26 years. Continue reading →
Airbus Opens New Education Training Center in Alabama
A new aerospace exhibition and education center is open in Mobile, giving teens and adults interested in aerospace careers a place to be inspired, educated and equipped with the knowledge they need to succeed. Continue reading →
REV Birmingham Launches Great Receipt Race to Incentivize Shopping Local
From August 1 to 31, The Great Receipt Race, challenges customers to text their receipts from Birmingham businesses for chances to win prizes. Continue reading →
Hawkins to Be First Black President of Talladega College With Building Named in His Honor
Talladega College President Billy Hawkins has led the once-struggling institution through a period of growth and revitalization. Continue reading →
Seven Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame for 2020
Attendees gather for last year’s Alabama Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Hall has announced its 2020 inductees, but the ceremony will be delayed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →
Researchers, Agencies, Beekeepers Work Together to Fight Losses in Honey Bee Colonies
Beekeepers across the U.S. lost 43.7% of their managed honey bee colonies from April 2019 to April 2020, according to preliminary results of the 14th annual nationwide survey by the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership (BIP). Continue reading →
Publication Gives Alabama High Marks for Business Climate, Workforce Training
Alabama’s workforce development and talent attraction programs ranked No. 2 among the states in the ranking, while Business Facilities rated Alabama’s automotive manufacturing strength No. 5. Continue reading →
Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Pie
With no end to the sweltering Alabama temperatures in sight, this strawberry icebox pie is just the treat to cool you down. Here, a simple crust is complemented by a fruity filling that firms up in the freezer to create a dessert that is creamy yet refreshing. Continue reading →
