Author Archives: Alabama News Center
Meet Kim Alexander, Bessemer Councilwoman – and Nurse – on the Front Lines in NYC
In Bessemer, most people know Kimberly Alexander as the councilwoman who represents District 2. But in recent weeks, the 39-year-old registered nurse has taken on a different role as a health care provider in New York City, taking care of patients with COVID-19. Continue reading →
Alabama Power Employee Customizing Headbands for Health Care Workers
Erica Wells uses her spare time and skills to make work a little more comfortable for doctors and nurses. Continue reading →
Caring for an Elderly Parent During COVID-19 in Alabama
Jerell Morris’ job as a communications specialist at Alabama Power allows him to work remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. His responsibilities as a caregiver for his elderly mother do not. Continue reading →
Magic City Art Connection Goes Virtual to Help Artists Sell Creations Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The cancellations of spring art shows like Birmingham’s Magic City Art Connection due to COVID-19 is taking away anticipated and much-needed income from artists. Continue reading →
Alabama Restaurants Struggling to Stay Open Behind Closed Doors
Alabama restaurants are having varying degrees of success but COVID-19 is hurting business. Continue reading →
On 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, Alabama Power Focused on Environmental Stewardship, Protecting Natural Resources
From its hugely successful Renew Our Rivers cleanups to its work to preserve and create wildlife habitats throughout the state, Alabama Power is committed to environmental stewardship. Continue reading →
Airbus Remains Committed to A220 Production Schedule in Alabama
Airbus SE is sticking with production plans for its newest jet, the A220 narrow-body, in Alabama even as it has put the brakes on output in Canada as the coronavirus decreases demand across the European planemaker’s lineup of aircraft. Continue reading →
Former Birmingham Actress, Husband Reinvent Theater in COVID-19 World with Facebook Live’s Tiny Theatre
Rachel Burttram Powers and Brendan Powers have been married for seven years and acted on stage together many times. Continue reading →
Airbus Producing COVID-19 PPE for University of South Alabama Health
Airbus’ production and engineering teams in Mobile have teamed up with the University of South Alabama to produce 3D-printed, reusable face masks and mask tension release bands for medical personnel on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →
Auburn Teams Assemble 100 RE-InVENT Emergency Ventilators
Auburn University has assembled more than 100 of its innovative emergency ventilators – converted from CPAP machines – which may soon join the fight against COVID-19. Continue reading →
