Author Archives: Alabama News Center
UAB Health Expert Gives Tips for a Safe Family Vacation
The ‘new normal’ – life within the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic – demands that families take preventative measures during vacation. Continue reading →
Anniston’s 44-Year-Old Book Rack Saved from Closing by New Owners
The Book Rack, an Anniston institution that was set to close after almost 45 years, opened a new chapter July 1 as “Jo’s Book Rack.” Continue reading →
New Public Pavilion Opens at Smith Lake
A new public weigh-in pavilion is open at the Lewis Smith Lake Dam boat ramp in Walker County. The pavilion was funded through a partnership between B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power and constructed with the help of many others. Continue reading →
Salvation Army Facilities in Dothan, Gadsden, Mobile Have New Leaders
The Salvation Army on June 29 announced that three Alabama locations have new leadership as part of the routine appointment changes made every few years throughout the international philanthropic organization. Continue reading →
Dr. Ann Kulze Says for Optimal Nutrition, Go for Variety
In an evaluation from Sweden’s Lund University, scientists documented the awesome, collective health-boosting power multiple great-for-you foods can provide vs. individual ones. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Foundation’s Community Impact Gets National Attention in New Handbook
During a recent virtual panel discussion about impact investing and the need to make a difference, Alabama Power Foundation President Myla Calhoun said companies and foundations must make their money count. Continue reading →
Alabama’s First Tourism Improvement District Goes into Effect in Mobile July 1
The Mobile Area Lodging Corporation has formed a Mobile Tourism Improvement District (MTID) with a new hotel room assessment that goes into effect July 1. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Foundation Opens Application Period for Elevate Grants
The application period for the Alabama Power Foundation’s Elevate grants is now open. The announcement was made Friday, June 26 at the conclusion of the foundation’s Elevate conference. Continue reading →
Alabama Governor Extends COVID-19 Safer at Home Order to the End of July
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey today said she is extending the current Safer at Home order through the end of July but stopped short of ordering a statewide face-covering order, deeming it “next to impossible to enforce” at the state level in the fight against COVID-19. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Launches Public Meetings
Alabama Power has launched a series of public meetings around Alabama to identify and discuss the company’s assessment of corrective measures to address groundwater protection standards. Continue reading →
