Author Archives: Alabama News Center

RiverKids Teaches Paddling Skills, Water Safety To Young People

4-H, Alabama Scenic River Trail partnership has grown to 28 counties. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: The Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park Dedicated

A statue of Temptations lead tenor Eddie Kendricks has been placed at Eddie Kendricks Memorial Park in Birmingham, Jefferson County. Continue reading →

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Alabama Maker Crave Candles Co. Is Giving Magic City A New Light

With products in more than 500 stores nationally, this company wants to be a Birmingham beacon. Continue reading →

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Dynetics Opens Advanced Rocket-Testing Complex In North Alabama

The facility will contribute to NASA’s Space Launch System and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Race Car Driver Red Farmer Was Born

Farmer relocated to Hueytown in the late 1950s and became a member of the Alabama Gang. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Stewart Inaugurated As Montevallo President

The Wake Forest graduate became the university’s 15th leader in 2010. Continue reading →

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NASCAR’s Largest Race Track Gives Fans What They Want

Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway delivers ‘next level’ fan infield experience as the track celebrates its 50th anniversary. Continue reading →

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Million Dollar Band To Perform In 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The annual parade is watched by more than 50 million people. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Wild West Visited Birmingham

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show provided excitement for Magic City residents. Continue reading →

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Unlikely Pair Earnhardt Jr., Gordon Dominate Talladega Superspeedway In The 2000s

A final triumph from Dale Earnhardt Sr. kicked off the decade that saw his son’s record-breaking sweep. Continue reading →

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