Author Archives: Alabama News Center
BhamStrong Fights COVID-19 by Partnering with Local Nonprofits
BhamStrong has launched a program to fight COVID-19 by providing Birmingham Strong Service Corps members to help staff local nonprofits performing relief services. Continue reading →
Alabama Power and B.A.S.S. Award Scholarships to Two Alabama Students
Two Alabama students were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship from B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power, the companies announced today. Continue reading →
Alabama NewsCenter Wins Eight Hermes Awards
An international communications and marketing organization has recognized Alabama NewsCenter for excellence. Continue reading →
Florence Nightingale’s Lessons Apply to COVID-19 Patient Care
UAB’s Reynolds-Finley Historical Library houses letters on health care by the founder of modern nursing. Continue reading →
Main Street Alabama Helps Small Businesses, Keeps Downtowns Viable During Pandemic
Murals, benches, and planting of flowers, trees, and shrubs are among the improvements commonly made in downtown business districts as part of the Main Street Alabama program. Continue reading →
Honda and Toyota Reopen Their Alabama Plants with COVID-19 Protection Measures
The reopening of Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama means all four of the state’s automotive operations are moving back into production following shutdowns due to COVID-19. Continue reading →
More Volunteers Needed to Grow Oysters in Mobile Bay
More than 940,000 oysters have been raised and later planted in restoration reefs in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound since the program began in 2001. Continue reading →
Alabama has Many Quality Programs Preparing the Next Wave of Nurses
The national recognition week to celebrate nurses may be coming to an end, but the observation will continue beyond this week, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →
Literarily Wasted Online Book Club Brings ‘Geeky’ Books to the People
When Christy Schwartz started looking around for a book club that read her favorite genres, she couldn’t find one. Continue reading →
Regions Bank Expands Teacher, Student Learning with At-Home and Virtual Resources
This time spent at home is a good time for children to learn the basics of financing with the Adventures in Math online program from Regions Bank and Scholastic. Continue reading →
