Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Alabama Wildlife Federation Engages Children to Educate Them
It may be more difficult than ever to hold a child’s attention these days. But what if there’s a tadpole to touch? Continue reading →
Alabama Governor Announces COVID-19 Testing, Safety Programs for Higher Ed
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced two programs Monday to provide COVID-19 testing and symptom monitoring, as well as notification of exposure to the disease. Continue reading →
The Grilling King: Smoked Candied Bacon
We all have our fingers crossed for the return of college football this year. With an optimistic outlook in mind, I’m going to share one of my favorite tailgating recipes. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Dominique Verville is Distinguished Young Women Second Runner-Up
As the second runner-up in the Distinguished Young Women competition, Alabama contestant Dominique Verville was awarded $12,000 toward her education, bringing her total scholarship wins this year to $24,000. Continue reading →
Most Colleges Moving Ahead with Plans for Football Season … For Now
Colleges across the U.S. are assessing the spread of COVID-19 to determine whether students should return to campus in the fall, and many schools must also decide whether it’s safe to resume football, a cash cow for some big schools and for the surrounding college towns. Continue reading →
Emefa Butler is an Alabama Bright Light Shining by CHOICE
Butler also is a big fan of choices. To her, the act of choosing determines someone’s life trajectory. And most of the time, good choices lead to a good trajectory. Continue reading →
Alabama’s Most Populous County to Require Face Coverings Indoors in Most Public Spaces
Jefferson County will require face coverings in most indoor public places beginning at 5 p.m. June 29 and lasting until the county health officer deems public safety no longer requires it in the fight against COVID-19. Continue reading →
NASCAR Seeks to Grow the Sport Amid Controversies
NASCAR, long a symbol of Southern heritage, has become an unlikely battleground in the debate over whether the Confederate battle flag still has a place in America. Continue reading →
Mercedes Will Use Nvidia Technology in All Cars from 2024
Daimler AG unit Mercedes-Benz said it will use Nvidia Corp. technology in all vehicles starting with the 2024 models as part of a push toward automated cars. Continue reading →
Signs, Countdown Clocks Reflect New Dates for Birmingham World Games
A global pandemic postponed the 2020 Olympics and, in turn, the World Games Birmingham was to host in 2021. Continue reading →
